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
332631
RGB
51, 38, 49
HSL
309, 15%, 17%
HSB
309, 25%, 20%
CMYK
0, 25, 4, 80
LAB
17, 8, -5
LCH
17, 9, 329
OKLCH
0.29, 0.03, 332
XYZ
3, 2, 3
LUV
17, 6, -6
HWB
309, 15%, 80%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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