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
312119
RGB
49, 33, 25
HSL
20, 32%, 15%
HSB
20, 49%, 19%
CMYK
0, 33, 49, 81
LAB
15, 7, 9
LCH
15, 11, 51
OKLCH
0.27, 0.03, 48
XYZ
2, 2, 1
LUV
15, 9, 6
HWB
20, 10%, 81%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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