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
31321B
RGB
49, 50, 27
HSL
63, 30%, 15%
HSB
63, 46%, 20%
CMYK
2, 0, 46, 80
LAB
20, -4, 14
LCH
20, 15, 104
OKLCH
0.31, 0.04, 111
XYZ
3, 3, 1
LUV
20, 0, 13
HWB
63, 11%, 80%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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