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
3A3C3A
RGB
58, 60, 58
HSL
120, 2%, 23%
HSB
120, 3%, 24%
CMYK
3, 0, 3, 76
LAB
25, -1, 1
LCH
25, 2, 143
OKLCH
0.35, 0.00, 145
XYZ
4, 4, 5
LUV
25, -1, 1
HWB
120, 23%, 76%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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