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
393141
RGB
57, 49, 65
HSL
270, 14%, 22%
HSB
270, 25%, 25%
CMYK
12, 25, 0, 75
LAB
22, 7, -9
LCH
22, 11, 307
OKLCH
0.33, 0.03, 307
XYZ
4, 3, 5
LUV
22, 3, -10
HWB
270, 19%, 75%
Pantone
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Harmonies
Shades & tints
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