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
342B19
RGB
52, 43, 25
HSL
40, 35%, 15%
HSB
40, 52%, 20%
CMYK
0, 17, 52, 80
LAB
18, 2, 13
LCH
18, 13, 81
OKLCH
0.29, 0.03, 84
XYZ
2, 3, 1
LUV
18, 6, 11
HWB
40, 10%, 80%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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