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
394939
RGB
57, 73, 57
HSL
120, 12%, 25%
HSB
120, 22%, 29%
CMYK
22, 0, 22, 71
LAB
29, -9, 7
LCH
29, 12, 142
OKLCH
0.39, 0.03, 145
XYZ
5, 6, 5
LUV
29, -8, 10
HWB
120, 22%, 71%
Pantone
357 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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