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
3C3E3E
RGB
60, 62, 62
HSL
180, 2%, 24%
HSB
180, 3%, 24%
CMYK
3, 0, 0, 76
LAB
26, -1, 0
LCH
26, 1, 200
OKLCH
0.36, 0.00, 197
XYZ
4, 5, 5
LUV
26, -1, 0
HWB
180, 24%, 76%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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