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
3B271F
RGB
59, 39, 31
HSL
17, 31%, 18%
HSB
17, 47%, 23%
CMYK
0, 34, 47, 77
LAB
18, 9, 9
LCH
18, 13, 46
OKLCH
0.29, 0.03, 43
XYZ
3, 2, 2
LUV
18, 12, 7
HWB
17, 12%, 77%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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