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
322E22
RGB
50, 46, 34
HSL
45, 19%, 16%
HSB
45, 32%, 20%
CMYK
0, 8, 32, 80
LAB
19, 0, 8
LCH
19, 8, 89
OKLCH
0.30, 0.02, 92
XYZ
3, 3, 2
LUV
19, 3, 8
HWB
45, 13%, 80%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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