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
312D41
RGB
49, 45, 65
HSL
252, 18%, 22%
HSB
252, 31%, 25%
CMYK
25, 31, 0, 75
LAB
20, 6, -12
LCH
20, 13, 296
OKLCH
0.31, 0.04, 293
XYZ
3, 3, 5
LUV
20, 1, -13
HWB
252, 18%, 75%
Pantone
5395 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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