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
302B17
RGB
48, 43, 23
HSL
48, 35%, 14%
HSB
48, 52%, 19%
CMYK
0, 10, 52, 81
LAB
18, 0, 14
LCH
18, 14, 91
OKLCH
0.29, 0.03, 96
XYZ
2, 2, 1
LUV
18, 4, 11
HWB
48, 9%, 81%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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