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
303231
RGB
48, 50, 49
HSL
150, 2%, 19%
HSB
150, 4%, 20%
CMYK
4, 0, 2, 80
LAB
21, -1, 0
LCH
21, 1, 164
OKLCH
0.31, 0.00, 165
XYZ
3, 3, 3
LUV
21, -1, 0
HWB
150, 19%, 80%
Pantone
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Harmonies
Shades & tints
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