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
393525
RGB
57, 53, 37
HSL
48, 21%, 18%
HSB
48, 35%, 22%
CMYK
0, 7, 35, 78
LAB
22, 0, 11
LCH
22, 11, 92
OKLCH
0.33, 0.03, 96
XYZ
3, 4, 2
LUV
22, 3, 10
HWB
48, 15%, 78%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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