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
302B29
RGB
48, 43, 41
HSL
17, 8%, 17%
HSB
17, 15%, 19%
CMYK
0, 10, 15, 81
LAB
18, 2, 2
LCH
18, 3, 47
OKLCH
0.29, 0.01, 43
XYZ
2, 3, 2
LUV
18, 3, 2
HWB
17, 16%, 81%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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