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
394538
RGB
57, 69, 56
HSL
115, 10%, 25%
HSB
115, 19%, 27%
CMYK
17, 0, 19, 73
LAB
28, -7, 6
LCH
28, 10, 140
OKLCH
0.38, 0.03, 143
XYZ
5, 5, 5
LUV
28, -6, 8
HWB
115, 22%, 73%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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