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
382829
RGB
56, 40, 41
HSL
356, 17%, 19%
HSB
356, 29%, 22%
CMYK
0, 29, 27, 78
LAB
18, 8, 2
LCH
18, 8, 17
OKLCH
0.30, 0.02, 14
XYZ
3, 3, 2
LUV
18, 8, 1
HWB
356, 16%, 78%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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