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
393640
RGB
57, 54, 64
HSL
258, 8%, 23%
HSB
258, 16%, 25%
CMYK
11, 16, 0, 75
LAB
23, 3, -6
LCH
23, 7, 299
OKLCH
0.34, 0.02, 299
XYZ
4, 4, 5
LUV
23, 1, -7
HWB
258, 21%, 75%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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