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
032122
RGB
3, 33, 34
HSL
182, 84%, 7%
HSB
182, 91%, 13%
CMYK
91, 3, 0, 87
LAB
11, -11, -4
LCH
11, 12, 200
OKLCH
0.23, 0.04, 198
XYZ
1, 1, 2
LUV
11, -8, -2
HWB
182, 1%, 87%
Pantone
5395 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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