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
393121
RGB
57, 49, 33
HSL
40, 27%, 18%
HSB
40, 42%, 22%
CMYK
0, 14, 42, 78
LAB
21, 2, 12
LCH
21, 12, 82
OKLCH
0.32, 0.03, 84
XYZ
3, 3, 2
LUV
21, 5, 10
HWB
40, 13%, 78%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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