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
36281E
RGB
54, 40, 30
HSL
25, 29%, 16%
HSB
25, 44%, 21%
CMYK
0, 26, 44, 79
LAB
18, 6, 9
LCH
18, 11, 59
OKLCH
0.29, 0.03, 57
XYZ
3, 2, 2
LUV
18, 8, 7
HWB
25, 12%, 79%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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