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
323018
RGB
50, 48, 24
HSL
55, 35%, 15%
HSB
55, 52%, 20%
CMYK
0, 4, 52, 80
LAB
20, -2, 16
LCH
20, 16, 98
OKLCH
0.30, 0.04, 104
XYZ
3, 3, 1
LUV
20, 2, 14
HWB
55, 9%, 80%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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