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
31252F
RGB
49, 37, 47
HSL
310, 14%, 17%
HSB
310, 24%, 19%
CMYK
0, 24, 4, 81
LAB
16, 7, -4
LCH
16, 9, 330
OKLCH
0.28, 0.02, 332
XYZ
2, 2, 3
LUV
16, 5, -5
HWB
310, 15%, 81%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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