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
313B2E
RGB
49, 59, 46
HSL
106, 12%, 21%
HSB
106, 22%, 23%
CMYK
17, 0, 22, 77
LAB
24, -7, 7
LCH
24, 9, 135
OKLCH
0.34, 0.03, 139
XYZ
3, 4, 3
LUV
24, -4, 8
HWB
106, 18%, 77%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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