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
312929
RGB
49, 41, 41
HSL
0, 9%, 18%
HSB
0, 16%, 19%
CMYK
0, 16, 16, 81
LAB
17, 4, 1
LCH
17, 4, 21
OKLCH
0.29, 0.01, 18
XYZ
2, 2, 2
LUV
17, 4, 1
HWB
0, 16%, 81%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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