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
38291F
RGB
56, 41, 31
HSL
24, 29%, 17%
HSB
24, 45%, 22%
CMYK
0, 27, 45, 78
LAB
18, 6, 9
LCH
18, 11, 58
OKLCH
0.30, 0.03, 55
XYZ
3, 3, 2
LUV
18, 9, 7
HWB
24, 12%, 78%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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