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
38301D
RGB
56, 48, 29
HSL
42, 32%, 17%
HSB
42, 48%, 22%
CMYK
0, 14, 48, 78
LAB
20, 1, 14
LCH
20, 14, 84
OKLCH
0.31, 0.03, 88
XYZ
3, 3, 2
LUV
20, 5, 12
HWB
42, 11%, 78%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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