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
32281B
RGB
50, 40, 27
HSL
34, 30%, 15%
HSB
34, 46%, 20%
CMYK
0, 20, 46, 80
LAB
17, 3, 10
LCH
17, 11, 73
OKLCH
0.28, 0.03, 74
XYZ
2, 2, 1
LUV
17, 6, 8
HWB
34, 11%, 80%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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