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
312E16
RGB
49, 46, 22
HSL
53, 38%, 14%
HSB
53, 55%, 19%
CMYK
0, 6, 55, 81
LAB
19, -2, 16
LCH
19, 16, 96
OKLCH
0.30, 0.04, 102
XYZ
2, 3, 1
LUV
19, 3, 13
HWB
53, 9%, 81%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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