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
3B3435
RGB
59, 52, 53
HSL
351, 6%, 22%
HSB
351, 12%, 23%
CMYK
0, 12, 10, 77
LAB
22, 3, 1
LCH
22, 3, 9
OKLCH
0.33, 0.01, 8
XYZ
4, 4, 4
LUV
22, 4, 0
HWB
351, 20%, 77%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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