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
393C2D
RGB
57, 60, 45
HSL
72, 14%, 21%
HSB
72, 25%, 24%
CMYK
5, 0, 25, 76
LAB
25, -4, 9
LCH
25, 10, 112
OKLCH
0.35, 0.03, 117
XYZ
4, 4, 3
LUV
25, -1, 10
HWB
72, 18%, 76%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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