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
32303D
RGB
50, 48, 61
HSL
249, 12%, 21%
HSB
249, 21%, 24%
CMYK
18, 21, 0, 76
LAB
20, 3, -8
LCH
20, 9, 293
OKLCH
0.32, 0.02, 292
XYZ
3, 3, 5
LUV
20, 0, -9
HWB
249, 19%, 76%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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