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
393341
RGB
57, 51, 65
HSL
266, 12%, 23%
HSB
266, 22%, 25%
CMYK
12, 22, 0, 75
LAB
22, 5, -8
LCH
22, 9, 304
OKLCH
0.33, 0.03, 305
XYZ
4, 4, 5
LUV
22, 2, -9
HWB
266, 20%, 75%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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