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
31383A
RGB
49, 56, 58
HSL
193, 8%, 21%
HSB
193, 16%, 23%
CMYK
16, 3, 0, 77
LAB
23, -3, -2
LCH
23, 4, 221
OKLCH
0.33, 0.01, 217
XYZ
3, 4, 5
LUV
23, -3, -2
HWB
193, 19%, 77%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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