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
302919
RGB
48, 41, 25
HSL
42, 32%, 14%
HSB
42, 48%, 19%
CMYK
0, 15, 48, 81
LAB
17, 1, 12
LCH
17, 12, 84
OKLCH
0.28, 0.03, 87
XYZ
2, 2, 1
LUV
17, 4, 10
HWB
42, 10%, 81%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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