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
312518
RGB
49, 37, 24
HSL
31, 34%, 14%
HSB
31, 51%, 19%
CMYK
0, 24, 51, 81
LAB
16, 4, 11
LCH
16, 12, 69
OKLCH
0.27, 0.03, 68
XYZ
2, 2, 1
LUV
16, 7, 8
HWB
31, 9%, 81%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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