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
312B2F
RGB
49, 43, 47
HSL
320, 7%, 18%
HSB
320, 12%, 19%
CMYK
0, 12, 4, 81
LAB
18, 3, -2
LCH
18, 4, 336
OKLCH
0.30, 0.01, 338
XYZ
3, 3, 3
LUV
18, 3, -2
HWB
320, 17%, 81%
Pantone
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Harmonies
Shades & tints
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