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
31241C
RGB
49, 36, 28
HSL
23, 27%, 15%
HSB
23, 43%, 19%
CMYK
0, 27, 43, 81
LAB
16, 5, 8
LCH
16, 10, 56
OKLCH
0.27, 0.02, 53
XYZ
2, 2, 1
LUV
16, 7, 6
HWB
23, 11%, 81%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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