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
302012
RGB
48, 32, 18
HSL
28, 45%, 13%
HSB
28, 63%, 19%
CMYK
0, 33, 63, 81
LAB
14, 6, 13
LCH
14, 14, 63
OKLCH
0.26, 0.03, 62
XYZ
2, 2, 1
LUV
14, 9, 8
HWB
28, 7%, 81%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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