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
313A2F
RGB
49, 58, 47
HSL
109, 10%, 21%
HSB
109, 19%, 23%
CMYK
16, 0, 19, 77
LAB
23, -6, 6
LCH
23, 8, 136
OKLCH
0.34, 0.02, 140
XYZ
3, 4, 3
LUV
23, -4, 7
HWB
109, 18%, 77%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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