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
394233
RGB
57, 66, 51
HSL
96, 13%, 23%
HSB
96, 23%, 26%
CMYK
14, 0, 23, 74
LAB
27, -6, 8
LCH
27, 10, 129
OKLCH
0.37, 0.03, 133
XYZ
4, 5, 4
LUV
27, -4, 9
HWB
96, 20%, 74%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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