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
343239
RGB
52, 50, 57
HSL
257, 7%, 21%
HSB
257, 12%, 22%
CMYK
9, 12, 0, 78
LAB
21, 2, -4
LCH
21, 5, 298
OKLCH
0.32, 0.01, 299
XYZ
3, 3, 4
LUV
21, 1, -5
HWB
257, 20%, 78%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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