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
31291B
RGB
49, 41, 27
HSL
38, 29%, 15%
HSB
38, 45%, 19%
CMYK
0, 16, 45, 81
LAB
17, 2, 11
LCH
17, 11, 80
OKLCH
0.29, 0.03, 81
XYZ
2, 2, 1
LUV
17, 5, 9
HWB
38, 11%, 81%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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