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
331E12
RGB
51, 30, 18
HSL
22, 48%, 14%
HSB
22, 65%, 20%
CMYK
0, 41, 65, 80
LAB
14, 9, 12
LCH
14, 16, 53
OKLCH
0.26, 0.04, 50
XYZ
2, 2, 1
LUV
14, 12, 8
HWB
22, 7%, 80%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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