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
31301D
RGB
49, 48, 29
HSL
57, 26%, 15%
HSB
57, 41%, 19%
CMYK
0, 2, 41, 81
LAB
20, -2, 12
LCH
20, 13, 100
OKLCH
0.30, 0.03, 106
XYZ
3, 3, 2
LUV
20, 1, 11
HWB
57, 11%, 81%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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