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
303933
RGB
48, 57, 51
HSL
140, 9%, 21%
HSB
140, 16%, 22%
CMYK
16, 0, 11, 78
LAB
23, -5, 2
LCH
23, 6, 154
OKLCH
0.33, 0.02, 156
XYZ
3, 4, 4
LUV
23, -4, 3
HWB
140, 19%, 78%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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