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
303045
RGB
48, 48, 69
HSL
240, 18%, 23%
HSB
240, 30%, 27%
CMYK
30, 30, 0, 73
LAB
21, 4, -13
LCH
21, 14, 288
OKLCH
0.32, 0.04, 284
XYZ
3, 3, 6
LUV
21, -1, -15
HWB
240, 19%, 73%
Pantone
534 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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