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
3B313E
RGB
59, 49, 62
HSL
286, 12%, 22%
HSB
286, 21%, 24%
CMYK
5, 21, 0, 76
LAB
22, 7, -6
LCH
22, 9, 316
OKLCH
0.33, 0.03, 318
XYZ
4, 3, 5
LUV
22, 4, -8
HWB
286, 19%, 76%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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