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
312E2F
RGB
49, 46, 47
HSL
340, 3%, 19%
HSB
340, 6%, 19%
CMYK
0, 6, 4, 81
LAB
19, 2, 0
LCH
19, 2, 355
OKLCH
0.30, 0.00, 355
XYZ
3, 3, 3
LUV
19, 1, 0
HWB
340, 18%, 81%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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