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
383239
RGB
56, 50, 57
HSL
291, 7%, 21%
HSB
291, 12%, 22%
CMYK
2, 12, 0, 78
LAB
22, 4, -3
LCH
22, 5, 319
OKLCH
0.33, 0.01, 321
XYZ
4, 3, 4
LUV
22, 3, -4
HWB
291, 20%, 78%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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