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
332823
RGB
51, 40, 35
HSL
19, 19%, 17%
HSB
19, 31%, 20%
CMYK
0, 22, 31, 80
LAB
17, 5, 5
LCH
17, 7, 49
OKLCH
0.29, 0.02, 46
XYZ
2, 2, 2
LUV
17, 6, 4
HWB
19, 14%, 80%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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