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
31373A
RGB
49, 55, 58
HSL
200, 8%, 21%
HSB
200, 16%, 23%
CMYK
16, 5, 0, 77
LAB
23, -2, -3
LCH
23, 3, 233
OKLCH
0.33, 0.01, 229
XYZ
3, 4, 5
LUV
23, -3, -3
HWB
200, 19%, 77%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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