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
3B281D
RGB
59, 40, 29
HSL
22, 34%, 17%
HSB
22, 51%, 23%
CMYK
0, 32, 51, 77
LAB
18, 8, 11
LCH
18, 14, 54
OKLCH
0.30, 0.03, 51
XYZ
3, 3, 2
LUV
18, 11, 8
HWB
22, 11%, 77%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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