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
322533
RGB
50, 37, 51
HSL
296, 16%, 17%
HSB
296, 27%, 20%
CMYK
2, 27, 0, 80
LAB
17, 9, -7
LCH
17, 11, 322
OKLCH
0.29, 0.03, 324
XYZ
3, 2, 3
LUV
17, 5, -7
HWB
296, 15%, 80%
Pantone
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Harmonies
Shades & tints
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