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
312733
RGB
49, 39, 51
HSL
290, 13%, 18%
HSB
290, 24%, 20%
CMYK
4, 24, 0, 80
LAB
17, 7, -6
LCH
17, 9, 319
OKLCH
0.29, 0.03, 321
XYZ
3, 2, 3
LUV
17, 4, -7
HWB
290, 15%, 80%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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