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
3C4133
RGB
60, 65, 51
HSL
81, 12%, 23%
HSB
81, 22%, 25%
CMYK
8, 0, 22, 75
LAB
27, -4, 8
LCH
27, 9, 119
OKLCH
0.37, 0.02, 124
XYZ
4, 5, 4
LUV
27, -2, 9
HWB
81, 20%, 75%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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