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
313C31
RGB
49, 60, 49
HSL
120, 10%, 21%
HSB
120, 18%, 24%
CMYK
18, 0, 18, 76
LAB
24, -7, 5
LCH
24, 8, 142
OKLCH
0.34, 0.02, 145
XYZ
3, 4, 4
LUV
24, -5, 6
HWB
120, 19%, 76%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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