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
313635
RGB
49, 54, 53
HSL
168, 5%, 20%
HSB
168, 9%, 21%
CMYK
9, 0, 2, 79
LAB
22, -2, 0
LCH
22, 2, 183
OKLCH
0.33, 0.01, 183
XYZ
3, 4, 4
LUV
22, -2, 0
HWB
168, 19%, 79%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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