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
31273A
RGB
49, 39, 58
HSL
272, 20%, 19%
HSB
272, 33%, 23%
CMYK
16, 33, 0, 77
LAB
17, 8, -10
LCH
17, 13, 308
OKLCH
0.29, 0.04, 308
XYZ
3, 2, 4
LUV
17, 3, -11
HWB
272, 15%, 77%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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