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
322E19
RGB
50, 46, 25
HSL
50, 33%, 15%
HSB
50, 50%, 20%
CMYK
0, 8, 50, 80
LAB
19, -1, 14
LCH
19, 14, 94
OKLCH
0.30, 0.03, 99
XYZ
2, 3, 1
LUV
19, 3, 12
HWB
50, 10%, 80%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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