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
393432
RGB
57, 52, 50
HSL
17, 7%, 21%
HSB
17, 12%, 22%
CMYK
0, 9, 12, 78
LAB
22, 2, 2
LCH
22, 3, 47
OKLCH
0.33, 0.01, 43
XYZ
3, 4, 4
LUV
22, 3, 2
HWB
17, 20%, 78%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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