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
313B39
RGB
49, 59, 57
HSL
168, 9%, 21%
HSB
168, 17%, 23%
CMYK
17, 0, 3, 77
LAB
24, -5, 0
LCH
24, 5, 183
OKLCH
0.34, 0.01, 182
XYZ
4, 4, 4
LUV
24, -5, 0
HWB
168, 19%, 77%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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