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
3C3830
RGB
60, 56, 48
HSL
40, 11%, 21%
HSB
40, 20%, 24%
CMYK
0, 7, 20, 76
LAB
24, 1, 6
LCH
24, 6, 84
OKLCH
0.34, 0.01, 85
XYZ
4, 4, 3
LUV
24, 3, 6
HWB
40, 19%, 76%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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