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
312938
RGB
49, 41, 56
HSL
272, 15%, 19%
HSB
272, 27%, 22%
CMYK
13, 27, 0, 78
LAB
18, 6, -8
LCH
18, 11, 308
OKLCH
0.30, 0.03, 309
XYZ
3, 3, 4
LUV
18, 3, -9
HWB
272, 16%, 78%
Pantone
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Harmonies
Shades & tints
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