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
3A372A
RGB
58, 55, 42
HSL
49, 16%, 20%
HSB
49, 28%, 23%
CMYK
0, 5, 28, 77
LAB
23, -1, 9
LCH
23, 9, 94
OKLCH
0.34, 0.02, 97
XYZ
4, 4, 3
LUV
23, 2, 9
HWB
49, 16%, 77%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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