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
383823
RGB
56, 56, 35
HSL
60, 23%, 18%
HSB
60, 37%, 22%
CMYK
0, 0, 38, 78
LAB
23, -3, 13
LCH
23, 14, 103
OKLCH
0.33, 0.03, 108
XYZ
3, 4, 2
LUV
23, 1, 13
HWB
60, 14%, 78%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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