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
382D39
RGB
56, 45, 57
HSL
295, 12%, 20%
HSB
295, 21%, 22%
CMYK
2, 21, 0, 78
LAB
20, 7, -6
LCH
20, 9, 321
OKLCH
0.31, 0.03, 324
XYZ
3, 3, 4
LUV
20, 5, -7
HWB
295, 18%, 78%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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