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
323222
RGB
50, 50, 34
HSL
60, 19%, 16%
HSB
60, 32%, 20%
CMYK
0, 0, 32, 80
LAB
20, -2, 10
LCH
20, 11, 103
OKLCH
0.31, 0.03, 108
XYZ
3, 3, 2
LUV
20, 1, 10
HWB
60, 13%, 80%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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