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
31374C
RGB
49, 55, 76
HSL
227, 22%, 25%
HSB
227, 36%, 30%
CMYK
36, 28, 0, 70
LAB
23, 2, -14
LCH
23, 14, 278
OKLCH
0.34, 0.04, 272
XYZ
4, 4, 7
LUV
23, -4, -16
HWB
227, 19%, 70%
Pantone
534 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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