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
312E1B
RGB
49, 46, 27
HSL
52, 29%, 15%
HSB
52, 45%, 19%
CMYK
0, 6, 45, 81
LAB
19, -1, 13
LCH
19, 13, 95
OKLCH
0.30, 0.03, 100
XYZ
2, 3, 1
LUV
19, 2, 11
HWB
52, 11%, 81%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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