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
303237
RGB
48, 50, 55
HSL
223, 7%, 20%
HSB
223, 13%, 22%
CMYK
13, 9, 0, 78
LAB
21, 0, -3
LCH
21, 3, 270
OKLCH
0.32, 0.01, 268
XYZ
3, 3, 4
LUV
21, -1, -4
HWB
223, 19%, 78%
Pantone
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Harmonies
Shades & tints
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