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
392822
RGB
57, 40, 34
HSL
16, 25%, 18%
HSB
16, 40%, 22%
CMYK
0, 30, 40, 78
LAB
18, 7, 7
LCH
18, 10, 44
OKLCH
0.30, 0.03, 40
XYZ
3, 3, 2
LUV
18, 10, 5
HWB
16, 13%, 78%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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