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
3B291E
RGB
59, 41, 30
HSL
23, 33%, 17%
HSB
23, 49%, 23%
CMYK
0, 31, 49, 77
LAB
19, 7, 11
LCH
19, 13, 55
OKLCH
0.30, 0.03, 53
XYZ
3, 3, 2
LUV
19, 11, 8
HWB
23, 12%, 77%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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