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
31444D
RGB
49, 68, 77
HSL
199, 22%, 25%
HSB
199, 36%, 30%
CMYK
36, 12, 0, 70
LAB
28, -6, -8
LCH
28, 10, 234
OKLCH
0.37, 0.03, 229
XYZ
5, 5, 8
LUV
28, -9, -9
HWB
199, 19%, 70%
Pantone
5467 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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