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
36351E
RGB
54, 53, 30
HSL
58, 29%, 16%
HSB
58, 44%, 21%
CMYK
0, 2, 44, 79
LAB
22, -3, 15
LCH
22, 15, 100
OKLCH
0.32, 0.04, 106
XYZ
3, 3, 2
LUV
22, 2, 14
HWB
58, 12%, 79%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
Similar named colors
Browse every named black on shades of black, or all families on colors.