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
36331E
RGB
54, 51, 30
HSL
53, 29%, 16%
HSB
53, 44%, 21%
CMYK
0, 6, 44, 79
LAB
21, -1, 14
LCH
21, 14, 96
OKLCH
0.32, 0.03, 101
XYZ
3, 3, 2
LUV
21, 3, 13
HWB
53, 12%, 79%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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