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
39362F
RGB
57, 54, 47
HSL
42, 10%, 20%
HSB
42, 18%, 22%
CMYK
0, 5, 18, 78
LAB
23, 0, 5
LCH
23, 5, 87
OKLCH
0.33, 0.01, 88
XYZ
4, 4, 3
LUV
23, 2, 5
HWB
42, 18%, 78%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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