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
393C2E
RGB
57, 60, 46
HSL
73, 13%, 21%
HSB
73, 23%, 24%
CMYK
5, 0, 23, 76
LAB
25, -4, 8
LCH
25, 9, 113
OKLCH
0.35, 0.02, 117
XYZ
4, 4, 3
LUV
25, -1, 9
HWB
73, 18%, 76%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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