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
31321F
RGB
49, 50, 31
HSL
63, 23%, 16%
HSB
63, 38%, 20%
CMYK
2, 0, 38, 80
LAB
20, -3, 12
LCH
20, 12, 105
OKLCH
0.31, 0.03, 111
XYZ
3, 3, 2
LUV
20, 0, 11
HWB
63, 12%, 80%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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