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
38231C
RGB
56, 35, 28
HSL
15, 33%, 16%
HSB
15, 50%, 22%
CMYK
0, 38, 50, 78
LAB
16, 10, 9
LCH
16, 13, 43
OKLCH
0.28, 0.03, 39
XYZ
2, 2, 1
LUV
16, 12, 6
HWB
15, 11%, 78%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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