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
38281A
RGB
56, 40, 26
HSL
28, 37%, 16%
HSB
28, 54%, 22%
CMYK
0, 29, 54, 78
LAB
18, 6, 12
LCH
18, 14, 63
OKLCH
0.29, 0.03, 62
XYZ
3, 2, 1
LUV
18, 10, 9
HWB
28, 10%, 78%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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