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
311A1F
RGB
49, 26, 31
HSL
347, 31%, 15%
HSB
347, 47%, 19%
CMYK
0, 47, 37, 81
LAB
13, 12, 2
LCH
13, 12, 8
OKLCH
0.25, 0.04, 6
XYZ
2, 1, 1
LUV
13, 11, 0
HWB
347, 10%, 81%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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