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
31393D
RGB
49, 57, 61
HSL
200, 11%, 22%
HSB
200, 20%, 24%
CMYK
20, 7, 0, 76
LAB
23, -3, -4
LCH
23, 5, 234
OKLCH
0.34, 0.01, 229
XYZ
4, 4, 5
LUV
23, -4, -4
HWB
200, 19%, 76%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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