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
342C3C
RGB
52, 44, 60
HSL
270, 15%, 20%
HSB
270, 27%, 24%
CMYK
13, 27, 0, 76
LAB
19, 7, -9
LCH
19, 11, 307
OKLCH
0.31, 0.03, 307
XYZ
3, 3, 5
LUV
19, 3, -10
HWB
270, 17%, 76%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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