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
312A3E
RGB
49, 42, 62
HSL
261, 19%, 20%
HSB
261, 32%, 24%
CMYK
21, 32, 0, 76
LAB
19, 7, -12
LCH
19, 14, 301
OKLCH
0.30, 0.04, 300
XYZ
3, 3, 5
LUV
19, 2, -13
HWB
261, 16%, 76%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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