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
382A18
RGB
56, 42, 24
HSL
34, 40%, 16%
HSB
34, 57%, 22%
CMYK
0, 25, 57, 78
LAB
18, 5, 14
LCH
18, 15, 72
OKLCH
0.30, 0.04, 73
XYZ
3, 3, 1
LUV
18, 9, 11
HWB
34, 9%, 78%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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