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
31493D
RGB
49, 73, 61
HSL
150, 20%, 24%
HSB
150, 33%, 29%
CMYK
33, 0, 16, 71
LAB
29, -12, 4
LCH
29, 13, 161
OKLCH
0.38, 0.04, 162
XYZ
4, 6, 5
LUV
29, -11, 6
HWB
150, 19%, 71%
Pantone
357 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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