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
31322D
RGB
49, 50, 45
HSL
72, 5%, 19%
HSB
72, 10%, 20%
CMYK
2, 0, 10, 80
LAB
21, -1, 3
LCH
21, 3, 113
OKLCH
0.31, 0.01, 116
XYZ
3, 3, 3
LUV
21, 0, 3
HWB
72, 18%, 80%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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