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
302C1A
RGB
48, 44, 26
HSL
49, 30%, 15%
HSB
49, 46%, 19%
CMYK
0, 8, 46, 81
LAB
18, -1, 12
LCH
18, 12, 93
OKLCH
0.29, 0.03, 97
XYZ
2, 3, 1
LUV
18, 3, 11
HWB
49, 10%, 81%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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