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
38323D
RGB
56, 50, 61
HSL
273, 10%, 22%
HSB
273, 18%, 24%
CMYK
8, 18, 0, 76
LAB
22, 5, -6
LCH
22, 8, 308
OKLCH
0.33, 0.02, 310
XYZ
4, 3, 5
LUV
22, 2, -7
HWB
273, 20%, 76%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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