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
393538
RGB
57, 53, 56
HSL
315, 4%, 22%
HSB
315, 7%, 22%
CMYK
0, 7, 2, 78
LAB
23, 2, -1
LCH
23, 3, 332
OKLCH
0.33, 0.01, 334
XYZ
4, 4, 4
LUV
23, 2, -2
HWB
315, 21%, 78%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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