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
312C19
RGB
49, 44, 25
HSL
47, 32%, 15%
HSB
47, 49%, 19%
CMYK
0, 10, 49, 81
LAB
18, 0, 13
LCH
18, 13, 91
OKLCH
0.29, 0.03, 95
XYZ
2, 3, 1
LUV
18, 3, 11
HWB
47, 10%, 81%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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