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
38353C
RGB
56, 53, 60
HSL
266, 6%, 22%
HSB
266, 12%, 24%
CMYK
7, 12, 0, 76
LAB
23, 3, -4
LCH
23, 5, 303
OKLCH
0.33, 0.01, 305
XYZ
4, 4, 5
LUV
23, 1, -5
HWB
266, 21%, 76%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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