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
313545
RGB
49, 53, 69
HSL
228, 17%, 23%
HSB
228, 29%, 27%
CMYK
29, 23, 0, 73
LAB
22, 1, -11
LCH
22, 11, 278
OKLCH
0.33, 0.03, 274
XYZ
4, 4, 6
LUV
22, -3, -12
HWB
228, 19%, 73%
Pantone
534 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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