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
382D3D
RGB
56, 45, 61
HSL
281, 15%, 21%
HSB
281, 26%, 24%
CMYK
8, 26, 0, 76
LAB
20, 8, -8
LCH
20, 11, 314
OKLCH
0.32, 0.03, 315
XYZ
3, 3, 5
LUV
20, 4, -10
HWB
281, 18%, 76%
Pantone
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Harmonies
Shades & tints
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