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
312D20
RGB
49, 45, 32
HSL
46, 21%, 16%
HSB
46, 35%, 19%
CMYK
0, 8, 35, 81
LAB
19, 0, 9
LCH
19, 9, 90
OKLCH
0.30, 0.02, 93
XYZ
2, 3, 2
LUV
19, 3, 8
HWB
46, 13%, 81%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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