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
393938
RGB
57, 57, 56
HSL
60, 1%, 22%
HSB
60, 2%, 22%
CMYK
0, 0, 2, 78
LAB
24, 0, 1
LCH
24, 1, 105
OKLCH
0.34, 0.00, 106
XYZ
4, 4, 4
LUV
24, 0, 1
HWB
60, 22%, 78%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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