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
373831
RGB
55, 56, 49
HSL
69, 7%, 21%
HSB
69, 12%, 22%
CMYK
2, 0, 13, 78
LAB
23, -2, 4
LCH
23, 5, 111
OKLCH
0.34, 0.01, 114
XYZ
4, 4, 3
LUV
23, 0, 5
HWB
69, 19%, 78%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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