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
31343A
RGB
49, 52, 58
HSL
220, 8%, 21%
HSB
220, 16%, 23%
CMYK
16, 10, 0, 77
LAB
22, 0, -4
LCH
22, 4, 267
OKLCH
0.32, 0.01, 264
XYZ
3, 3, 4
LUV
22, -2, -5
HWB
220, 19%, 77%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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