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
332D3D
RGB
51, 45, 61
HSL
263, 15%, 21%
HSB
263, 26%, 24%
CMYK
16, 26, 0, 76
LAB
20, 6, -9
LCH
20, 11, 302
OKLCH
0.31, 0.03, 302
XYZ
3, 3, 5
LUV
20, 2, -10
HWB
263, 18%, 76%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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