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
331D12
RGB
51, 29, 18
HSL
20, 48%, 14%
HSB
20, 65%, 20%
CMYK
0, 43, 65, 80
LAB
14, 10, 12
LCH
14, 16, 50
OKLCH
0.26, 0.04, 47
XYZ
2, 2, 1
LUV
14, 12, 7
HWB
20, 7%, 80%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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