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
393E33
RGB
57, 62, 51
HSL
87, 10%, 22%
HSB
87, 18%, 24%
CMYK
8, 0, 18, 76
LAB
25, -4, 6
LCH
25, 7, 123
OKLCH
0.36, 0.02, 127
XYZ
4, 5, 4
LUV
25, -2, 7
HWB
87, 20%, 76%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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