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
342F17
RGB
52, 47, 23
HSL
50, 39%, 15%
HSB
50, 56%, 20%
CMYK
0, 10, 56, 80
LAB
19, -1, 16
LCH
19, 16, 92
OKLCH
0.30, 0.04, 98
XYZ
3, 3, 1
LUV
19, 4, 14
HWB
50, 9%, 80%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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