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
393635
RGB
57, 54, 53
HSL
15, 4%, 22%
HSB
15, 7%, 22%
CMYK
0, 5, 7, 78
LAB
23, 1, 1
LCH
23, 2, 43
OKLCH
0.34, 0.00, 39
XYZ
4, 4, 4
LUV
23, 2, 1
HWB
15, 21%, 78%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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