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
312F18
RGB
49, 47, 24
HSL
55, 34%, 14%
HSB
55, 51%, 19%
CMYK
0, 4, 51, 81
LAB
19, -2, 15
LCH
19, 15, 98
OKLCH
0.30, 0.04, 104
XYZ
2, 3, 1
LUV
19, 2, 13
HWB
55, 9%, 81%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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