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
311C11
RGB
49, 28, 17
HSL
21, 48%, 13%
HSB
21, 65%, 19%
CMYK
0, 43, 65, 81
LAB
13, 10, 12
LCH
13, 15, 51
OKLCH
0.25, 0.04, 48
XYZ
2, 2, 1
LUV
13, 11, 7
HWB
21, 7%, 81%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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