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
333D2D
RGB
51, 61, 45
HSL
98, 15%, 21%
HSB
98, 26%, 24%
CMYK
16, 0, 26, 76
LAB
24, -7, 8
LCH
24, 11, 130
OKLCH
0.35, 0.03, 134
XYZ
4, 4, 3
LUV
24, -4, 10
HWB
98, 18%, 76%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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