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
38363B
RGB
56, 54, 59
HSL
264, 4%, 22%
HSB
264, 8%, 23%
CMYK
5, 8, 0, 77
LAB
23, 2, -3
LCH
23, 3, 302
OKLCH
0.34, 0.01, 304
XYZ
4, 4, 5
LUV
23, 1, -3
HWB
264, 21%, 77%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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