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
313241
RGB
49, 50, 65
HSL
236, 14%, 22%
HSB
236, 25%, 25%
CMYK
25, 23, 0, 75
LAB
21, 3, -10
LCH
21, 10, 285
OKLCH
0.32, 0.03, 282
XYZ
3, 3, 5
LUV
21, -1, -11
HWB
236, 19%, 75%
Pantone
5395 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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