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
031A21
RGB
3, 26, 33
HSL
194, 83%, 7%
HSB
194, 91%, 13%
CMYK
91, 21, 0, 87
LAB
8, -7, -8
LCH
8, 10, 229
OKLCH
0.20, 0.03, 220
XYZ
1, 1, 2
LUV
8, -5, -4
HWB
194, 1%, 87%
Pantone
5395 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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