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
3C301E
RGB
60, 48, 30
HSL
36, 33%, 18%
HSB
36, 50%, 24%
CMYK
0, 20, 50, 76
LAB
21, 3, 14
LCH
21, 14, 76
OKLCH
0.32, 0.03, 77
XYZ
3, 3, 2
LUV
21, 8, 12
HWB
36, 12%, 76%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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