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
313530
RGB
49, 53, 48
HSL
108, 5%, 20%
HSB
108, 9%, 21%
CMYK
8, 0, 9, 79
LAB
22, -3, 3
LCH
22, 4, 136
OKLCH
0.32, 0.01, 139
XYZ
3, 3, 3
LUV
22, -2, 3
HWB
108, 19%, 79%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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