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
38341C
RGB
56, 52, 28
HSL
51, 33%, 16%
HSB
51, 50%, 22%
CMYK
0, 7, 50, 78
LAB
22, -1, 16
LCH
22, 16, 95
OKLCH
0.32, 0.04, 100
XYZ
3, 3, 2
LUV
22, 3, 14
HWB
51, 11%, 78%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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