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
314151
RGB
49, 65, 81
HSL
210, 25%, 25%
HSB
210, 40%, 32%
CMYK
40, 20, 0, 68
LAB
27, -3, -12
LCH
27, 12, 255
OKLCH
0.37, 0.03, 249
XYZ
5, 5, 9
LUV
27, -8, -14
HWB
210, 19%, 68%
Pantone
5467 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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