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
31474E
RGB
49, 71, 78
HSL
194, 23%, 25%
HSB
194, 37%, 31%
CMYK
37, 9, 0, 69
LAB
29, -7, -7
LCH
29, 10, 224
OKLCH
0.38, 0.03, 220
XYZ
5, 6, 8
LUV
29, -10, -8
HWB
194, 19%, 69%
Pantone
5467 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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