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
34231B
RGB
52, 35, 27
HSL
19, 32%, 15%
HSB
19, 48%, 20%
CMYK
0, 33, 48, 80
LAB
16, 7, 9
LCH
16, 11, 50
OKLCH
0.27, 0.03, 46
XYZ
2, 2, 1
LUV
16, 9, 6
HWB
19, 11%, 80%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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