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
394041
RGB
57, 64, 65
HSL
187, 7%, 24%
HSB
187, 12%, 25%
CMYK
12, 2, 0, 75
LAB
26, -3, -2
LCH
26, 3, 210
OKLCH
0.37, 0.01, 207
XYZ
4, 5, 6
LUV
26, -4, -1
HWB
187, 22%, 75%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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