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
34301C
RGB
52, 48, 28
HSL
50, 30%, 16%
HSB
50, 46%, 20%
CMYK
0, 8, 46, 80
LAB
20, -1, 13
LCH
20, 14, 94
OKLCH
0.31, 0.03, 98
XYZ
3, 3, 2
LUV
20, 3, 12
HWB
50, 11%, 80%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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