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
383A39
RGB
56, 58, 57
HSL
150, 2%, 22%
HSB
150, 3%, 23%
CMYK
3, 0, 2, 77
LAB
24, -1, 0
LCH
24, 1, 164
OKLCH
0.35, 0.00, 165
XYZ
4, 4, 4
LUV
24, -1, 0
HWB
150, 22%, 77%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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