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
3B3C3E
RGB
59, 60, 62
HSL
220, 2%, 24%
HSB
220, 5%, 24%
CMYK
5, 3, 0, 76
LAB
25, 0, -1
LCH
25, 1, 266
OKLCH
0.36, 0.00, 265
XYZ
4, 5, 5
LUV
25, -1, -2
HWB
220, 23%, 76%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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