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
383B45
RGB
56, 59, 69
HSL
226, 10%, 25%
HSB
226, 19%, 27%
CMYK
19, 14, 0, 73
LAB
25, 1, -7
LCH
25, 7, 275
OKLCH
0.35, 0.02, 272
XYZ
4, 4, 6
LUV
25, -2, -8
HWB
226, 22%, 73%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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