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
342C1E
RGB
52, 44, 30
HSL
38, 27%, 16%
HSB
38, 42%, 20%
CMYK
0, 15, 42, 80
LAB
19, 2, 11
LCH
19, 11, 80
OKLCH
0.30, 0.03, 81
XYZ
3, 3, 2
LUV
19, 5, 9
HWB
38, 12%, 80%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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