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
39251D
RGB
57, 37, 29
HSL
17, 33%, 17%
HSB
17, 49%, 22%
CMYK
0, 35, 49, 78
LAB
17, 9, 9
LCH
17, 13, 46
OKLCH
0.29, 0.03, 43
XYZ
3, 2, 1
LUV
17, 11, 7
HWB
17, 11%, 78%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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