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
313129
RGB
49, 49, 41
HSL
60, 9%, 18%
HSB
60, 16%, 19%
CMYK
0, 0, 16, 81
LAB
20, -1, 5
LCH
20, 5, 104
OKLCH
0.31, 0.01, 107
XYZ
3, 3, 3
LUV
20, 0, 5
HWB
60, 16%, 81%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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