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
39432E
RGB
57, 67, 46
HSL
89, 19%, 22%
HSB
89, 31%, 26%
CMYK
15, 0, 31, 74
LAB
27, -8, 11
LCH
27, 14, 124
OKLCH
0.37, 0.04, 129
XYZ
4, 5, 3
LUV
27, -4, 13
HWB
89, 18%, 74%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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