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
382720
RGB
56, 39, 32
HSL
18, 27%, 17%
HSB
18, 43%, 22%
CMYK
0, 30, 43, 78
LAB
18, 7, 8
LCH
18, 11, 47
OKLCH
0.29, 0.03, 43
XYZ
3, 2, 2
LUV
18, 10, 6
HWB
18, 13%, 78%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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