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
301E16
RGB
48, 30, 22
HSL
18, 37%, 14%
HSB
18, 54%, 19%
CMYK
0, 37, 54, 81
LAB
13, 8, 9
LCH
13, 12, 48
OKLCH
0.26, 0.03, 45
XYZ
2, 2, 1
LUV
13, 10, 6
HWB
18, 9%, 81%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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