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
313243
RGB
49, 50, 67
HSL
237, 16%, 23%
HSB
237, 27%, 26%
CMYK
27, 25, 0, 74
LAB
21, 3, -11
LCH
21, 11, 285
OKLCH
0.32, 0.03, 282
XYZ
3, 3, 6
LUV
21, -1, -12
HWB
237, 19%, 74%
Pantone
5395 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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