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
3C442E
RGB
60, 68, 46
HSL
82, 19%, 22%
HSB
82, 32%, 27%
CMYK
12, 0, 32, 73
LAB
28, -7, 12
LCH
28, 14, 119
OKLCH
0.37, 0.04, 124
XYZ
4, 5, 3
LUV
28, -3, 14
HWB
82, 18%, 73%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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