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
311F2B
RGB
49, 31, 43
HSL
320, 23%, 16%
HSB
320, 37%, 19%
CMYK
0, 37, 12, 81
LAB
14, 11, -4
LCH
14, 12, 338
OKLCH
0.27, 0.03, 340
XYZ
2, 2, 3
LUV
14, 8, -5
HWB
320, 12%, 81%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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