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
393547
RGB
57, 53, 71
HSL
253, 15%, 24%
HSB
253, 25%, 28%
CMYK
20, 25, 0, 72
LAB
23, 5, -11
LCH
23, 12, 296
OKLCH
0.34, 0.03, 295
XYZ
4, 4, 6
LUV
23, 1, -13
HWB
253, 21%, 72%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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