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
323241
RGB
50, 50, 65
HSL
240, 13%, 23%
HSB
240, 23%, 25%
CMYK
23, 23, 0, 75
LAB
21, 3, -9
LCH
21, 10, 287
OKLCH
0.32, 0.03, 285
XYZ
3, 3, 5
LUV
21, -1, -11
HWB
240, 20%, 75%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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