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
32283C
RGB
50, 40, 60
HSL
270, 20%, 20%
HSB
270, 33%, 24%
CMYK
17, 33, 0, 76
LAB
18, 8, -11
LCH
18, 14, 307
OKLCH
0.30, 0.04, 307
XYZ
3, 3, 5
LUV
18, 3, -12
HWB
270, 16%, 76%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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