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
383027
RGB
56, 48, 39
HSL
32, 18%, 19%
HSB
32, 30%, 22%
CMYK
0, 14, 30, 78
LAB
21, 2, 7
LCH
21, 8, 71
OKLCH
0.31, 0.02, 70
XYZ
3, 3, 2
LUV
21, 5, 7
HWB
32, 15%, 78%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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