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
342E42
RGB
52, 46, 66
HSL
258, 18%, 22%
HSB
258, 30%, 26%
CMYK
21, 30, 0, 74
LAB
20, 7, -12
LCH
20, 13, 299
OKLCH
0.32, 0.04, 298
XYZ
3, 3, 6
LUV
20, 2, -13
HWB
258, 18%, 74%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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