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
39231A
RGB
57, 35, 26
HSL
17, 37%, 16%
HSB
17, 54%, 22%
CMYK
0, 39, 54, 78
LAB
16, 10, 11
LCH
16, 14, 47
OKLCH
0.28, 0.04, 43
XYZ
2, 2, 1
LUV
16, 13, 7
HWB
17, 10%, 78%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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