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
31301F
RGB
49, 48, 31
HSL
57, 23%, 16%
HSB
57, 37%, 19%
CMYK
0, 2, 37, 81
LAB
20, -2, 11
LCH
20, 11, 100
OKLCH
0.30, 0.03, 105
XYZ
3, 3, 2
LUV
20, 1, 10
HWB
57, 12%, 81%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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