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
313233
RGB
49, 50, 51
HSL
210, 2%, 20%
HSB
210, 4%, 20%
CMYK
4, 2, 0, 80
LAB
21, 0, -1
LCH
21, 1, 251
OKLCH
0.32, 0.00, 248
XYZ
3, 3, 4
LUV
21, -1, -1
HWB
210, 19%, 80%
Pantone
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Harmonies
Shades & tints
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