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
3B412D
RGB
59, 65, 45
HSL
78, 18%, 22%
HSB
78, 31%, 25%
CMYK
9, 0, 31, 75
LAB
27, -6, 11
LCH
27, 13, 117
OKLCH
0.36, 0.03, 122
XYZ
4, 5, 3
LUV
27, -2, 13
HWB
78, 18%, 75%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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