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
382E17
RGB
56, 46, 23
HSL
42, 42%, 15%
HSB
42, 59%, 22%
CMYK
0, 18, 59, 78
LAB
20, 2, 17
LCH
20, 17, 83
OKLCH
0.31, 0.04, 87
XYZ
3, 3, 1
LUV
20, 7, 14
HWB
42, 9%, 78%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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