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
38343A
RGB
56, 52, 58
HSL
280, 5%, 22%
HSB
280, 10%, 23%
CMYK
3, 10, 0, 77
LAB
22, 3, -3
LCH
22, 4, 312
OKLCH
0.33, 0.01, 315
XYZ
4, 4, 5
LUV
22, 2, -4
HWB
280, 20%, 77%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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