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
3D281F
RGB
61, 40, 31
HSL
18, 33%, 18%
HSB
18, 49%, 24%
CMYK
0, 34, 49, 76
LAB
19, 9, 10
LCH
19, 14, 48
OKLCH
0.30, 0.04, 44
XYZ
3, 3, 2
LUV
19, 12, 8
HWB
18, 12%, 76%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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