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
38313B
RGB
56, 49, 59
HSL
282, 9%, 21%
HSB
282, 17%, 23%
CMYK
5, 17, 0, 77
LAB
21, 5, -5
LCH
21, 7, 314
OKLCH
0.32, 0.02, 316
XYZ
4, 3, 5
LUV
21, 3, -6
HWB
282, 19%, 77%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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