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
393849
RGB
57, 56, 73
HSL
244, 13%, 25%
HSB
244, 23%, 29%
CMYK
22, 23, 0, 71
LAB
24, 4, -10
LCH
24, 11, 290
OKLCH
0.35, 0.03, 287
XYZ
4, 4, 7
LUV
24, 0, -12
HWB
244, 22%, 71%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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