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
31483C
RGB
49, 72, 60
HSL
149, 19%, 24%
HSB
149, 32%, 28%
CMYK
32, 0, 17, 72
LAB
28, -12, 4
LCH
28, 12, 160
OKLCH
0.38, 0.04, 161
XYZ
4, 6, 5
LUV
28, -11, 6
HWB
149, 19%, 72%
Pantone
357 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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