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
393545
RGB
57, 53, 69
HSL
255, 13%, 24%
HSB
255, 23%, 27%
CMYK
17, 23, 0, 73
LAB
23, 5, -9
LCH
23, 10, 297
OKLCH
0.34, 0.03, 296
XYZ
4, 4, 6
LUV
23, 1, -11
HWB
255, 21%, 73%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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