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
322536
RGB
50, 37, 54
HSL
286, 19%, 18%
HSB
286, 31%, 21%
CMYK
7, 31, 0, 79
LAB
17, 9, -9
LCH
17, 13, 317
OKLCH
0.29, 0.04, 318
XYZ
3, 2, 4
LUV
17, 5, -9
HWB
286, 15%, 79%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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