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
334238
RGB
51, 66, 56
HSL
140, 13%, 23%
HSB
140, 23%, 26%
CMYK
23, 0, 15, 74
LAB
26, -8, 4
LCH
26, 9, 154
OKLCH
0.36, 0.03, 156
XYZ
4, 5, 4
LUV
26, -7, 6
HWB
140, 20%, 74%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
Similar named colors
Browse every named black on shades of black, or all families on colors.