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
36313F
RGB
54, 49, 63
HSL
261, 13%, 22%
HSB
261, 22%, 25%
CMYK
14, 22, 0, 75
LAB
21, 5, -8
LCH
21, 9, 301
OKLCH
0.32, 0.03, 301
XYZ
4, 3, 5
LUV
21, 2, -9
HWB
261, 19%, 75%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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