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
382525
RGB
56, 37, 37
HSL
0, 20%, 18%
HSB
0, 34%, 22%
CMYK
0, 34, 34, 78
LAB
17, 9, 4
LCH
17, 10, 22
OKLCH
0.29, 0.03, 19
XYZ
3, 2, 2
LUV
17, 10, 2
HWB
0, 15%, 78%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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