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
38373B
RGB
56, 55, 59
HSL
255, 4%, 22%
HSB
255, 7%, 23%
CMYK
5, 7, 0, 77
LAB
23, 1, -2
LCH
23, 3, 296
OKLCH
0.34, 0.01, 297
XYZ
4, 4, 5
LUV
23, 0, -3
HWB
255, 22%, 77%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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