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
342B3B
RGB
52, 43, 59
HSL
274, 16%, 20%
HSB
274, 27%, 23%
CMYK
12, 27, 0, 77
LAB
19, 7, -9
LCH
19, 11, 309
OKLCH
0.31, 0.03, 310
XYZ
3, 3, 5
LUV
19, 3, -10
HWB
274, 17%, 77%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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