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
3A281E
RGB
58, 40, 30
HSL
21, 32%, 17%
HSB
21, 48%, 23%
CMYK
0, 31, 48, 77
LAB
18, 8, 10
LCH
18, 13, 53
OKLCH
0.30, 0.03, 50
XYZ
3, 3, 2
LUV
18, 11, 8
HWB
21, 12%, 77%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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