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
342A36
RGB
52, 42, 54
HSL
290, 13%, 19%
HSB
290, 22%, 21%
CMYK
4, 22, 0, 79
LAB
19, 7, -6
LCH
19, 9, 319
OKLCH
0.30, 0.03, 321
XYZ
3, 3, 4
LUV
19, 4, -7
HWB
290, 16%, 79%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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