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
38283B
RGB
56, 40, 59
HSL
291, 19%, 19%
HSB
291, 32%, 23%
CMYK
5, 32, 0, 77
LAB
19, 11, -9
LCH
19, 14, 319
OKLCH
0.30, 0.04, 321
XYZ
3, 3, 4
LUV
19, 6, -11
HWB
291, 16%, 77%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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