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
3C3B38
RGB
60, 59, 56
HSL
45, 3%, 23%
HSB
45, 7%, 24%
CMYK
0, 2, 7, 76
LAB
25, 0, 2
LCH
25, 2, 91
OKLCH
0.35, 0.01, 92
XYZ
4, 4, 4
LUV
25, 1, 2
HWB
45, 22%, 76%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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