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
31241B
RGB
49, 36, 27
HSL
25, 29%, 15%
HSB
25, 45%, 19%
CMYK
0, 27, 45, 81
LAB
16, 5, 9
LCH
16, 10, 58
OKLCH
0.27, 0.03, 56
XYZ
2, 2, 1
LUV
16, 7, 6
HWB
25, 11%, 81%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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