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
31363E
RGB
49, 54, 62
HSL
217, 12%, 22%
HSB
217, 21%, 24%
CMYK
21, 13, 0, 76
LAB
22, -1, -6
LCH
22, 6, 264
OKLCH
0.33, 0.02, 260
XYZ
3, 4, 5
LUV
22, -3, -6
HWB
217, 19%, 76%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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