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
3B271B
RGB
59, 39, 27
HSL
23, 37%, 17%
HSB
23, 54%, 23%
CMYK
0, 34, 54, 77
LAB
18, 8, 12
LCH
18, 15, 55
OKLCH
0.29, 0.04, 52
XYZ
3, 2, 1
LUV
18, 12, 9
HWB
23, 11%, 77%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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