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
39342D
RGB
57, 52, 45
HSL
35, 12%, 20%
HSB
35, 21%, 22%
CMYK
0, 9, 21, 78
LAB
22, 1, 5
LCH
22, 5, 77
OKLCH
0.33, 0.01, 76
XYZ
3, 4, 3
LUV
22, 3, 5
HWB
35, 18%, 78%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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