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
36231B
RGB
54, 35, 27
HSL
18, 33%, 16%
HSB
18, 50%, 21%
CMYK
0, 35, 50, 79
LAB
16, 8, 9
LCH
16, 13, 47
OKLCH
0.28, 0.03, 44
XYZ
2, 2, 1
LUV
16, 11, 6
HWB
18, 11%, 79%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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