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
312436
RGB
49, 36, 54
HSL
283, 20%, 18%
HSB
283, 33%, 21%
CMYK
9, 33, 0, 79
LAB
16, 9, -9
LCH
16, 13, 315
OKLCH
0.28, 0.04, 316
XYZ
3, 2, 4
LUV
16, 5, -10
HWB
283, 14%, 79%
Pantone
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Harmonies
Shades & tints
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