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
3C231E
RGB
60, 35, 30
HSL
10, 33%, 18%
HSB
10, 50%, 24%
CMYK
0, 42, 50, 76
LAB
17, 12, 9
LCH
17, 15, 36
OKLCH
0.29, 0.04, 32
XYZ
3, 2, 2
LUV
17, 14, 6
HWB
10, 12%, 76%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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