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
38281B
RGB
56, 40, 27
HSL
27, 35%, 16%
HSB
27, 52%, 22%
CMYK
0, 29, 52, 78
LAB
18, 6, 12
LCH
18, 13, 62
OKLCH
0.29, 0.03, 60
XYZ
3, 2, 1
LUV
18, 10, 9
HWB
27, 11%, 78%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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