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
38291E
RGB
56, 41, 30
HSL
25, 30%, 17%
HSB
25, 46%, 22%
CMYK
0, 27, 46, 78
LAB
18, 6, 10
LCH
18, 12, 60
OKLCH
0.30, 0.03, 58
XYZ
3, 3, 2
LUV
18, 9, 8
HWB
25, 12%, 78%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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