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
313A31
RGB
49, 58, 49
HSL
120, 8%, 21%
HSB
120, 16%, 23%
CMYK
16, 0, 16, 77
LAB
23, -6, 4
LCH
23, 7, 142
OKLCH
0.34, 0.02, 145
XYZ
3, 4, 3
LUV
23, -4, 5
HWB
120, 19%, 77%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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