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
382633
RGB
56, 38, 51
HSL
317, 19%, 18%
HSB
317, 32%, 22%
CMYK
0, 32, 9, 78
LAB
18, 11, -5
LCH
18, 12, 335
OKLCH
0.30, 0.03, 337
XYZ
3, 2, 3
LUV
18, 8, -6
HWB
317, 15%, 78%
Pantone
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Harmonies
Shades & tints
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