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
39333D
RGB
57, 51, 61
HSL
276, 9%, 22%
HSB
276, 16%, 24%
CMYK
7, 16, 0, 76
LAB
22, 4, -5
LCH
22, 7, 310
OKLCH
0.33, 0.02, 312
XYZ
4, 4, 5
LUV
22, 2, -6
HWB
276, 20%, 76%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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