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
302C15
RGB
48, 44, 21
HSL
51, 39%, 14%
HSB
51, 56%, 19%
CMYK
0, 8, 56, 81
LAB
18, -1, 16
LCH
18, 16, 94
OKLCH
0.29, 0.04, 100
XYZ
2, 2, 1
LUV
18, 3, 13
HWB
51, 8%, 81%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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