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
382839
RGB
56, 40, 57
HSL
296, 18%, 19%
HSB
296, 30%, 22%
CMYK
2, 30, 0, 78
LAB
19, 10, -8
LCH
19, 13, 323
OKLCH
0.30, 0.04, 325
XYZ
3, 3, 4
LUV
19, 7, -9
HWB
296, 16%, 78%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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