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
38301B
RGB
56, 48, 27
HSL
43, 35%, 16%
HSB
43, 52%, 22%
CMYK
0, 14, 52, 78
LAB
20, 1, 15
LCH
20, 15, 86
OKLCH
0.31, 0.04, 89
XYZ
3, 3, 1
LUV
20, 5, 13
HWB
43, 11%, 78%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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