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
3C271B
RGB
60, 39, 27
HSL
22, 38%, 17%
HSB
22, 55%, 24%
CMYK
0, 35, 55, 76
LAB
18, 9, 12
LCH
18, 15, 54
OKLCH
0.30, 0.04, 51
XYZ
3, 2, 1
LUV
18, 13, 9
HWB
22, 11%, 76%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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