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
322012
RGB
50, 32, 18
HSL
26, 47%, 13%
HSB
26, 64%, 20%
CMYK
0, 36, 64, 80
LAB
14, 8, 13
LCH
14, 15, 60
OKLCH
0.26, 0.04, 58
XYZ
2, 2, 1
LUV
14, 10, 9
HWB
26, 7%, 80%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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