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
312915
RGB
49, 41, 21
HSL
43, 40%, 14%
HSB
43, 57%, 19%
CMYK
0, 16, 57, 81
LAB
17, 1, 14
LCH
17, 15, 85
OKLCH
0.28, 0.03, 88
XYZ
2, 2, 1
LUV
17, 5, 11
HWB
43, 8%, 81%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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