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
332A18
RGB
51, 42, 24
HSL
40, 36%, 15%
HSB
40, 53%, 20%
CMYK
0, 18, 53, 80
LAB
18, 2, 13
LCH
18, 14, 81
OKLCH
0.29, 0.03, 84
XYZ
2, 2, 1
LUV
18, 6, 11
HWB
40, 9%, 80%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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