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
331C1E
RGB
51, 28, 30
HSL
355, 29%, 15%
HSB
355, 45%, 20%
CMYK
0, 45, 41, 80
LAB
14, 12, 4
LCH
14, 12, 17
OKLCH
0.26, 0.04, 14
XYZ
2, 2, 1
LUV
14, 11, 1
HWB
355, 11%, 80%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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