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
333D3D
RGB
51, 61, 61
HSL
180, 9%, 22%
HSB
180, 16%, 24%
CMYK
16, 0, 0, 76
LAB
25, -4, -1
LCH
25, 5, 199
OKLCH
0.35, 0.01, 197
XYZ
4, 4, 5
LUV
25, -5, -1
HWB
180, 20%, 76%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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