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
3B3836
RGB
59, 56, 54
HSL
24, 4%, 22%
HSB
24, 8%, 23%
CMYK
0, 5, 8, 77
LAB
24, 1, 2
LCH
24, 2, 60
OKLCH
0.34, 0.01, 56
XYZ
4, 4, 4
LUV
24, 2, 2
HWB
24, 21%, 77%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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