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
382935
RGB
56, 41, 53
HSL
312, 15%, 19%
HSB
312, 27%, 22%
CMYK
0, 27, 5, 78
LAB
19, 9, -5
LCH
19, 10, 331
OKLCH
0.30, 0.03, 333
XYZ
3, 3, 4
LUV
19, 7, -6
HWB
312, 16%, 78%
Pantone
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Harmonies
Shades & tints
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