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
394032
RGB
57, 64, 50
HSL
90, 12%, 22%
HSB
90, 22%, 25%
CMYK
11, 0, 22, 75
LAB
26, -5, 8
LCH
26, 9, 125
OKLCH
0.36, 0.03, 129
XYZ
4, 5, 4
LUV
26, -3, 9
HWB
90, 20%, 75%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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