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
332E22
RGB
51, 46, 34
HSL
42, 20%, 17%
HSB
42, 33%, 20%
CMYK
0, 10, 33, 80
LAB
19, 1, 9
LCH
19, 9, 86
OKLCH
0.30, 0.02, 88
XYZ
3, 3, 2
LUV
19, 3, 8
HWB
42, 13%, 80%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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