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
313432
RGB
49, 52, 50
HSL
140, 3%, 20%
HSB
140, 6%, 20%
CMYK
6, 0, 4, 80
LAB
21, -2, 1
LCH
21, 2, 155
OKLCH
0.32, 0.01, 157
XYZ
3, 3, 3
LUV
21, -1, 1
HWB
140, 19%, 80%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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