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
302D20
RGB
48, 45, 32
HSL
49, 20%, 16%
HSB
49, 33%, 19%
CMYK
0, 6, 33, 81
LAB
18, -1, 9
LCH
18, 9, 93
OKLCH
0.30, 0.02, 97
XYZ
2, 3, 2
LUV
18, 2, 8
HWB
49, 13%, 81%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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