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
3E4541
RGB
62, 69, 65
HSL
146, 5%, 26%
HSB
146, 10%, 27%
CMYK
10, 0, 6, 73
LAB
29, -4, 1
LCH
29, 4, 159
OKLCH
0.38, 0.01, 161
XYZ
5, 6, 6
LUV
29, -3, 2
HWB
146, 24%, 73%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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