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
393943
RGB
57, 57, 67
HSL
240, 8%, 24%
HSB
240, 15%, 26%
CMYK
15, 15, 0, 74
LAB
24, 2, -6
LCH
24, 6, 286
OKLCH
0.35, 0.02, 285
XYZ
4, 4, 6
LUV
24, -1, -7
HWB
240, 22%, 74%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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