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
30232F
RGB
48, 35, 47
HSL
305, 16%, 16%
HSB
305, 27%, 19%
CMYK
0, 27, 2, 81
LAB
16, 8, -5
LCH
16, 10, 327
OKLCH
0.28, 0.03, 329
XYZ
2, 2, 3
LUV
16, 5, -6
HWB
305, 14%, 81%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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