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
322639
RGB
50, 38, 57
HSL
278, 20%, 19%
HSB
278, 33%, 22%
CMYK
12, 33, 0, 78
LAB
17, 9, -10
LCH
17, 14, 312
OKLCH
0.29, 0.04, 313
XYZ
3, 2, 4
LUV
17, 4, -11
HWB
278, 15%, 78%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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