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
394949
RGB
57, 73, 73
HSL
180, 12%, 25%
HSB
180, 22%, 29%
CMYK
22, 0, 0, 71
LAB
30, -7, -2
LCH
30, 7, 199
OKLCH
0.39, 0.02, 196
XYZ
5, 6, 7
LUV
30, -8, -2
HWB
180, 22%, 71%
Pantone
5467 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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