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
394440
RGB
57, 68, 64
HSL
158, 9%, 25%
HSB
158, 16%, 27%
CMYK
16, 0, 6, 73
LAB
28, -5, 1
LCH
28, 5, 171
OKLCH
0.38, 0.02, 171
XYZ
5, 5, 6
LUV
28, -5, 2
HWB
158, 22%, 73%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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