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
313238
RGB
49, 50, 56
HSL
231, 7%, 21%
HSB
231, 12%, 22%
CMYK
13, 11, 0, 78
LAB
21, 1, -4
LCH
21, 4, 279
OKLCH
0.32, 0.01, 278
XYZ
3, 3, 4
LUV
21, -1, -4
HWB
231, 19%, 78%
Pantone
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Harmonies
Shades & tints
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