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
31231B
RGB
49, 35, 27
HSL
22, 29%, 15%
HSB
22, 45%, 19%
CMYK
0, 29, 45, 81
LAB
15, 6, 8
LCH
15, 10, 54
OKLCH
0.27, 0.03, 51
XYZ
2, 2, 1
LUV
15, 8, 6
HWB
22, 11%, 81%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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