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
332233
RGB
51, 34, 51
HSL
300, 20%, 17%
HSB
300, 33%, 20%
CMYK
0, 33, 0, 80
LAB
16, 11, -8
LCH
16, 14, 325
OKLCH
0.28, 0.04, 327
XYZ
3, 2, 3
LUV
16, 7, -9
HWB
300, 13%, 80%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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