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
31373E
RGB
49, 55, 62
HSL
212, 12%, 22%
HSB
212, 21%, 24%
CMYK
21, 11, 0, 76
LAB
23, -1, -5
LCH
23, 5, 256
OKLCH
0.33, 0.01, 252
XYZ
4, 4, 5
LUV
23, -3, -6
HWB
212, 19%, 76%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
Similar named colors
Browse every named gray on shades of gray, or all families on colors.