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
312911
RGB
49, 41, 17
HSL
45, 48%, 13%
HSB
45, 65%, 19%
CMYK
0, 16, 65, 81
LAB
17, 1, 17
LCH
17, 17, 86
OKLCH
0.28, 0.04, 91
XYZ
2, 2, 1
LUV
17, 5, 13
HWB
45, 7%, 81%
Pantone
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Harmonies
Shades & tints
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