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
312934
RGB
49, 41, 52
HSL
284, 12%, 18%
HSB
284, 21%, 20%
CMYK
6, 21, 0, 80
LAB
18, 6, -6
LCH
18, 8, 315
OKLCH
0.29, 0.02, 317
XYZ
3, 2, 4
LUV
18, 3, -6
HWB
284, 16%, 80%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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