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
31453A
RGB
49, 69, 58
HSL
147, 17%, 23%
HSB
147, 29%, 27%
CMYK
29, 0, 16, 73
LAB
27, -10, 4
LCH
27, 11, 159
OKLCH
0.37, 0.03, 160
XYZ
4, 5, 5
LUV
27, -9, 6
HWB
147, 19%, 73%
Pantone
357 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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