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
382019
RGB
56, 32, 25
HSL
14, 38%, 16%
HSB
14, 55%, 22%
CMYK
0, 43, 55, 78
LAB
15, 11, 10
LCH
15, 15, 41
OKLCH
0.27, 0.04, 37
XYZ
2, 2, 1
LUV
15, 13, 6
HWB
14, 10%, 78%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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