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
382837
RGB
56, 40, 55
HSL
304, 17%, 19%
HSB
304, 29%, 22%
CMYK
0, 29, 2, 78
LAB
19, 10, -7
LCH
19, 12, 326
OKLCH
0.30, 0.03, 328
XYZ
3, 3, 4
LUV
19, 7, -8
HWB
304, 16%, 78%
Pantone
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Harmonies
Shades & tints
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