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
312424
RGB
49, 36, 36
HSL
0, 15%, 17%
HSB
0, 27%, 19%
CMYK
0, 27, 27, 81
LAB
16, 6, 3
LCH
16, 7, 21
OKLCH
0.28, 0.02, 18
XYZ
2, 2, 2
LUV
16, 6, 1
HWB
0, 14%, 81%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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