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
3A4243
RGB
58, 66, 67
HSL
187, 7%, 25%
HSB
187, 13%, 26%
CMYK
13, 1, 0, 74
LAB
27, -3, -2
LCH
27, 4, 209
OKLCH
0.37, 0.01, 206
XYZ
5, 5, 6
LUV
27, -4, -2
HWB
187, 23%, 74%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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