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
393243
RGB
57, 50, 67
HSL
265, 15%, 23%
HSB
265, 25%, 26%
CMYK
15, 25, 0, 74
LAB
22, 6, -9
LCH
22, 11, 303
OKLCH
0.33, 0.03, 304
XYZ
4, 4, 6
LUV
22, 2, -11
HWB
265, 20%, 74%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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