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
32291E
RGB
50, 41, 30
HSL
33, 25%, 16%
HSB
33, 40%, 20%
CMYK
0, 18, 40, 80
LAB
17, 3, 9
LCH
17, 9, 72
OKLCH
0.29, 0.02, 72
XYZ
2, 2, 2
LUV
17, 5, 7
HWB
33, 12%, 80%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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