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
3C3A39
RGB
60, 58, 57
HSL
20, 3%, 23%
HSB
20, 5%, 24%
CMYK
0, 3, 5, 76
LAB
25, 1, 1
LCH
25, 1, 52
OKLCH
0.35, 0.00, 49
XYZ
4, 4, 4
LUV
25, 1, 1
HWB
20, 22%, 76%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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