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
313C38
RGB
49, 60, 56
HSL
158, 10%, 21%
HSB
158, 18%, 24%
CMYK
18, 0, 7, 76
LAB
24, -5, 1
LCH
24, 6, 171
OKLCH
0.34, 0.02, 171
XYZ
4, 4, 4
LUV
24, -5, 2
HWB
158, 19%, 76%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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