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
32221B
RGB
50, 34, 27
HSL
18, 30%, 15%
HSB
18, 46%, 20%
CMYK
0, 32, 46, 80
LAB
15, 7, 8
LCH
15, 11, 48
OKLCH
0.27, 0.03, 45
XYZ
2, 2, 1
LUV
15, 9, 5
HWB
18, 11%, 80%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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