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
38393F
RGB
56, 57, 63
HSL
231, 6%, 23%
HSB
231, 11%, 25%
CMYK
11, 10, 0, 75
LAB
24, 1, -4
LCH
24, 4, 279
OKLCH
0.35, 0.01, 278
XYZ
4, 4, 5
LUV
24, -1, -4
HWB
231, 22%, 75%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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