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
394136
RGB
57, 65, 54
HSL
104, 9%, 23%
HSB
104, 17%, 25%
CMYK
12, 0, 17, 75
LAB
27, -5, 6
LCH
27, 8, 134
OKLCH
0.36, 0.02, 137
XYZ
4, 5, 4
LUV
27, -4, 7
HWB
104, 21%, 75%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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