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
383333
RGB
56, 51, 51
HSL
0, 5%, 21%
HSB
0, 9%, 22%
CMYK
0, 9, 9, 78
LAB
22, 2, 1
LCH
22, 2, 20
OKLCH
0.33, 0.01, 18
XYZ
3, 3, 4
LUV
22, 3, 1
HWB
0, 20%, 78%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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