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
38201D
RGB
56, 32, 29
HSL
7, 32%, 17%
HSB
7, 48%, 22%
CMYK
0, 43, 48, 78
LAB
15, 12, 7
LCH
15, 14, 32
OKLCH
0.27, 0.04, 28
XYZ
2, 2, 1
LUV
15, 13, 4
HWB
7, 11%, 78%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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