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
393020
RGB
57, 48, 32
HSL
38, 28%, 17%
HSB
38, 44%, 22%
CMYK
0, 16, 44, 78
LAB
21, 2, 12
LCH
21, 12, 80
OKLCH
0.31, 0.03, 82
XYZ
3, 3, 2
LUV
21, 6, 11
HWB
38, 13%, 78%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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