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
31241E
RGB
49, 36, 30
HSL
19, 24%, 15%
HSB
19, 39%, 19%
CMYK
0, 27, 39, 81
LAB
16, 6, 7
LCH
16, 9, 49
OKLCH
0.27, 0.02, 46
XYZ
2, 2, 2
LUV
16, 7, 5
HWB
19, 12%, 81%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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