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
36221F
RGB
54, 34, 31
HSL
8, 27%, 17%
HSB
8, 43%, 21%
CMYK
0, 37, 43, 79
LAB
16, 10, 6
LCH
16, 11, 33
OKLCH
0.28, 0.03, 29
XYZ
2, 2, 2
LUV
16, 11, 4
HWB
8, 12%, 79%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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