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
393E2D
RGB
57, 62, 45
HSL
78, 16%, 21%
HSB
78, 27%, 24%
CMYK
8, 0, 27, 76
LAB
25, -5, 10
LCH
25, 11, 116
OKLCH
0.35, 0.03, 121
XYZ
4, 5, 3
LUV
25, -2, 11
HWB
78, 18%, 76%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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