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
30262A
RGB
48, 38, 42
HSL
336, 12%, 17%
HSB
336, 21%, 19%
CMYK
0, 21, 13, 81
LAB
16, 5, -1
LCH
16, 6, 352
OKLCH
0.28, 0.02, 352
XYZ
2, 2, 2
LUV
16, 5, -1
HWB
336, 15%, 81%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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