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
343221
RGB
52, 50, 33
HSL
54, 22%, 17%
HSB
54, 37%, 20%
CMYK
0, 4, 37, 80
LAB
21, -2, 11
LCH
21, 11, 98
OKLCH
0.31, 0.03, 102
XYZ
3, 3, 2
LUV
21, 2, 11
HWB
54, 13%, 80%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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