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
38331C
RGB
56, 51, 28
HSL
49, 33%, 16%
HSB
49, 50%, 22%
CMYK
0, 9, 50, 78
LAB
21, -1, 15
LCH
21, 15, 92
OKLCH
0.32, 0.04, 97
XYZ
3, 3, 2
LUV
21, 4, 14
HWB
49, 11%, 78%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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