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
39403C
RGB
57, 64, 60
HSL
146, 6%, 24%
HSB
146, 11%, 25%
CMYK
11, 0, 6, 75
LAB
26, -4, 1
LCH
26, 4, 159
OKLCH
0.36, 0.01, 161
XYZ
4, 5, 5
LUV
26, -3, 2
HWB
146, 22%, 75%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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