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
38201C
RGB
56, 32, 28
HSL
9, 33%, 16%
HSB
9, 50%, 22%
CMYK
0, 43, 50, 78
LAB
15, 12, 8
LCH
15, 14, 34
OKLCH
0.27, 0.04, 30
XYZ
2, 2, 1
LUV
15, 13, 5
HWB
9, 11%, 78%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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