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
30242A
RGB
48, 36, 42
HSL
330, 14%, 16%
HSB
330, 25%, 19%
CMYK
0, 25, 13, 81
LAB
16, 7, -2
LCH
16, 7, 346
OKLCH
0.28, 0.02, 347
XYZ
2, 2, 2
LUV
16, 5, -2
HWB
330, 14%, 81%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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