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
31331B
RGB
49, 51, 27
HSL
65, 31%, 15%
HSB
65, 47%, 20%
CMYK
4, 0, 47, 80
LAB
21, -4, 15
LCH
21, 16, 106
OKLCH
0.31, 0.04, 113
XYZ
3, 3, 1
LUV
21, 0, 14
HWB
65, 11%, 80%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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