Psychology
Gray is the connective tissue of interface design — neutral, balanced, and quiet. It supports without competing.
Meaning
Sophistication, neutrality, and restraint. Warm grays feel inviting; cool grays feel modern and technical.
Applications
Essential for backgrounds, borders, dividers, and secondary text in product UIs. Build a 9–11 step gray ramp early in any design system.
Conversion
HEX
333C38
RGB
51, 60, 56
HSL
153, 8%, 22%
HSB
153, 15%, 24%
CMYK
15, 0, 7, 76
LAB
24, -5, 1
LCH
24, 5, 166
OKLCH
0.35, 0.01, 167
XYZ
4, 4, 4
LUV
24, -4, 2
HWB
153, 20%, 76%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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