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
302835
RGB
48, 40, 53
HSL
277, 14%, 18%
HSB
277, 25%, 21%
CMYK
9, 25, 0, 79
LAB
17, 6, -7
LCH
17, 9, 311
OKLCH
0.29, 0.03, 312
XYZ
3, 2, 4
LUV
17, 3, -8
HWB
277, 16%, 79%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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