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
302118
RGB
48, 33, 24
HSL
23, 33%, 14%
HSB
23, 50%, 19%
CMYK
0, 31, 50, 81
LAB
14, 6, 9
LCH
14, 11, 55
OKLCH
0.26, 0.03, 52
XYZ
2, 2, 1
LUV
14, 8, 6
HWB
23, 9%, 81%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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