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
313625
RGB
49, 54, 37
HSL
78, 19%, 18%
HSB
78, 31%, 21%
CMYK
9, 0, 31, 79
LAB
22, -5, 10
LCH
22, 11, 116
OKLCH
0.32, 0.03, 121
XYZ
3, 3, 2
LUV
22, -2, 10
HWB
78, 15%, 79%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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