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
312121
RGB
49, 33, 33
HSL
0, 20%, 16%
HSB
0, 33%, 19%
CMYK
0, 33, 33, 81
LAB
15, 8, 3
LCH
15, 9, 22
OKLCH
0.27, 0.02, 19
XYZ
2, 2, 2
LUV
15, 8, 2
HWB
0, 13%, 81%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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