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
323838
RGB
50, 56, 56
HSL
180, 6%, 21%
HSB
180, 11%, 22%
CMYK
11, 0, 0, 78
LAB
23, -3, -1
LCH
23, 3, 199
OKLCH
0.33, 0.01, 197
XYZ
3, 4, 4
LUV
23, -3, -1
HWB
180, 20%, 78%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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