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
372533
RGB
55, 37, 51
HSL
313, 20%, 18%
HSB
313, 33%, 22%
CMYK
0, 33, 7, 78
LAB
17, 11, -6
LCH
17, 12, 333
OKLCH
0.29, 0.04, 335
XYZ
3, 2, 3
LUV
17, 8, -7
HWB
313, 15%, 78%
Pantone
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Harmonies
Shades & tints
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