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
313640
RGB
49, 54, 64
HSL
220, 13%, 22%
HSB
220, 23%, 25%
CMYK
23, 16, 0, 75
LAB
22, 0, -7
LCH
22, 7, 268
OKLCH
0.33, 0.02, 264
XYZ
4, 4, 5
LUV
22, -3, -8
HWB
220, 19%, 75%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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