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
30312E
RGB
48, 49, 46
HSL
80, 3%, 19%
HSB
80, 6%, 19%
CMYK
2, 0, 6, 81
LAB
20, -1, 2
LCH
20, 2, 119
OKLCH
0.31, 0.01, 122
XYZ
3, 3, 3
LUV
20, 0, 2
HWB
80, 18%, 81%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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