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
311920
RGB
49, 25, 32
HSL
343, 32%, 15%
HSB
343, 49%, 19%
CMYK
0, 49, 35, 81
LAB
12, 13, 1
LCH
12, 13, 3
OKLCH
0.25, 0.04, 2
XYZ
2, 1, 2
LUV
12, 11, -1
HWB
343, 10%, 81%
Pantone
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Harmonies
Shades & tints
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