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
343129
RGB
52, 49, 41
HSL
44, 12%, 18%
HSB
44, 21%, 20%
CMYK
0, 6, 21, 80
LAB
20, 0, 6
LCH
20, 6, 89
OKLCH
0.31, 0.01, 90
XYZ
3, 3, 3
LUV
20, 2, 5
HWB
44, 16%, 80%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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