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
38281D
RGB
56, 40, 29
HSL
24, 32%, 17%
HSB
24, 48%, 22%
CMYK
0, 29, 48, 78
LAB
18, 6, 10
LCH
18, 12, 58
OKLCH
0.29, 0.03, 56
XYZ
3, 2, 1
LUV
18, 9, 8
HWB
24, 11%, 78%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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