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
332833
RGB
51, 40, 51
HSL
300, 12%, 18%
HSB
300, 22%, 20%
CMYK
0, 22, 0, 80
LAB
18, 7, -5
LCH
18, 9, 324
OKLCH
0.29, 0.03, 326
XYZ
3, 2, 3
LUV
18, 5, -6
HWB
300, 16%, 80%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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