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
393820
RGB
57, 56, 32
HSL
58, 28%, 17%
HSB
58, 44%, 22%
CMYK
0, 2, 44, 78
LAB
23, -3, 15
LCH
23, 15, 101
OKLCH
0.33, 0.04, 106
XYZ
3, 4, 2
LUV
23, 2, 15
HWB
58, 13%, 78%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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