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
3B4635
RGB
59, 70, 53
HSL
99, 14%, 24%
HSB
99, 24%, 27%
CMYK
16, 0, 24, 73
LAB
28, -7, 9
LCH
28, 11, 130
OKLCH
0.38, 0.03, 135
XYZ
5, 6, 4
LUV
28, -5, 11
HWB
99, 21%, 73%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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