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
3E4132
RGB
62, 65, 50
HSL
72, 13%, 23%
HSB
72, 23%, 25%
CMYK
5, 0, 23, 75
LAB
27, -4, 9
LCH
27, 9, 113
OKLCH
0.37, 0.03, 117
XYZ
4, 5, 4
LUV
27, -1, 10
HWB
72, 20%, 75%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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