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
32273B
RGB
50, 39, 59
HSL
273, 20%, 19%
HSB
273, 34%, 23%
CMYK
15, 34, 0, 77
LAB
18, 9, -11
LCH
18, 14, 309
OKLCH
0.29, 0.04, 309
XYZ
3, 2, 4
LUV
18, 4, -12
HWB
273, 15%, 77%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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