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
313A2C
RGB
49, 58, 44
HSL
99, 14%, 20%
HSB
99, 24%, 23%
CMYK
16, 0, 24, 77
LAB
23, -6, 7
LCH
23, 10, 130
OKLCH
0.34, 0.03, 134
XYZ
3, 4, 3
LUV
23, -4, 8
HWB
99, 17%, 77%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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