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
3B231D
RGB
59, 35, 29
HSL
12, 34%, 17%
HSB
12, 51%, 23%
CMYK
0, 41, 51, 77
LAB
17, 11, 9
LCH
17, 14, 39
OKLCH
0.29, 0.04, 35
XYZ
3, 2, 1
LUV
17, 14, 6
HWB
12, 11%, 77%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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