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
393022
RGB
57, 48, 34
HSL
37, 25%, 18%
HSB
37, 40%, 22%
CMYK
0, 16, 40, 78
LAB
21, 2, 11
LCH
21, 11, 77
OKLCH
0.31, 0.03, 79
XYZ
3, 3, 2
LUV
21, 6, 9
HWB
37, 13%, 78%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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