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
39333B
RGB
57, 51, 59
HSL
285, 7%, 22%
HSB
285, 14%, 23%
CMYK
3, 14, 0, 77
LAB
22, 4, -4
LCH
22, 6, 315
OKLCH
0.33, 0.02, 318
XYZ
4, 4, 5
LUV
22, 3, -5
HWB
285, 20%, 77%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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