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
332230
RGB
51, 34, 48
HSL
311, 20%, 17%
HSB
311, 33%, 20%
CMYK
0, 33, 6, 80
LAB
16, 11, -6
LCH
16, 12, 331
OKLCH
0.28, 0.04, 333
XYZ
2, 2, 3
LUV
16, 7, -7
HWB
311, 13%, 80%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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