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
3C281F
RGB
60, 40, 31
HSL
19, 32%, 18%
HSB
19, 48%, 24%
CMYK
0, 33, 48, 76
LAB
18, 9, 10
LCH
18, 13, 49
OKLCH
0.30, 0.03, 45
XYZ
3, 3, 2
LUV
18, 12, 7
HWB
19, 12%, 76%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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