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
302A33
RGB
48, 42, 51
HSL
280, 10%, 18%
HSB
280, 18%, 20%
CMYK
6, 18, 0, 80
LAB
18, 4, -5
LCH
18, 7, 313
OKLCH
0.30, 0.02, 315
XYZ
3, 3, 3
LUV
18, 2, -5
HWB
280, 16%, 80%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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