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
393142
RGB
57, 49, 66
HSL
268, 15%, 23%
HSB
268, 26%, 26%
CMYK
14, 26, 0, 74
LAB
22, 7, -9
LCH
22, 11, 306
OKLCH
0.33, 0.03, 306
XYZ
4, 3, 6
LUV
22, 3, -11
HWB
268, 19%, 74%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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