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
393949
RGB
57, 57, 73
HSL
240, 12%, 25%
HSB
240, 22%, 29%
CMYK
22, 22, 0, 71
LAB
24, 3, -10
LCH
24, 10, 287
OKLCH
0.35, 0.03, 285
XYZ
4, 4, 7
LUV
24, -1, -12
HWB
240, 22%, 71%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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