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
313E37
RGB
49, 62, 55
HSL
148, 12%, 22%
HSB
148, 21%, 24%
CMYK
21, 0, 11, 76
LAB
25, -7, 2
LCH
25, 7, 160
OKLCH
0.35, 0.02, 162
XYZ
4, 4, 4
LUV
25, -6, 4
HWB
148, 19%, 76%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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