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
311E2D
RGB
49, 30, 45
HSL
313, 24%, 15%
HSB
313, 39%, 19%
CMYK
0, 39, 8, 81
LAB
14, 12, -6
LCH
14, 13, 332
OKLCH
0.27, 0.04, 334
XYZ
2, 2, 3
LUV
14, 8, -7
HWB
313, 12%, 81%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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