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
312E43
RGB
49, 46, 67
HSL
249, 19%, 22%
HSB
249, 31%, 26%
CMYK
27, 31, 0, 74
LAB
20, 6, -13
LCH
20, 14, 293
OKLCH
0.31, 0.04, 291
XYZ
3, 3, 6
LUV
20, 0, -14
HWB
249, 18%, 74%
Pantone
5395 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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