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
331D17
RGB
51, 29, 23
HSL
13, 38%, 15%
HSB
13, 55%, 20%
CMYK
0, 43, 55, 80
LAB
14, 10, 9
LCH
14, 14, 40
OKLCH
0.26, 0.04, 36
XYZ
2, 2, 1
LUV
14, 12, 5
HWB
13, 9%, 80%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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