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
394536
RGB
57, 69, 54
HSL
108, 12%, 24%
HSB
108, 22%, 27%
CMYK
17, 0, 22, 73
LAB
28, -8, 7
LCH
28, 11, 136
OKLCH
0.37, 0.03, 139
XYZ
4, 5, 4
LUV
28, -6, 9
HWB
108, 21%, 73%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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