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
342B38
RGB
52, 43, 56
HSL
282, 13%, 19%
HSB
282, 23%, 22%
CMYK
7, 23, 0, 78
LAB
19, 6, -7
LCH
19, 9, 314
OKLCH
0.30, 0.03, 315
XYZ
3, 3, 4
LUV
19, 3, -8
HWB
282, 17%, 78%
Pantone
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Harmonies
Shades & tints
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