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
31272B
RGB
49, 39, 43
HSL
336, 11%, 17%
HSB
336, 20%, 19%
CMYK
0, 20, 12, 81
LAB
17, 5, -1
LCH
17, 6, 352
OKLCH
0.29, 0.02, 352
XYZ
2, 2, 3
LUV
17, 5, -1
HWB
336, 15%, 81%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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