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
30272A
RGB
48, 39, 42
HSL
340, 10%, 17%
HSB
340, 19%, 19%
CMYK
0, 19, 13, 81
LAB
17, 5, 0
LCH
17, 5, 356
OKLCH
0.28, 0.01, 356
XYZ
2, 2, 2
LUV
17, 4, -1
HWB
340, 15%, 81%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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