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
39422D
RGB
57, 66, 45
HSL
86, 19%, 22%
HSB
86, 32%, 26%
CMYK
14, 0, 32, 74
LAB
27, -7, 12
LCH
27, 14, 122
OKLCH
0.36, 0.04, 127
XYZ
4, 5, 3
LUV
27, -4, 13
HWB
86, 18%, 74%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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