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
383D4E
RGB
56, 61, 78
HSL
226, 16%, 26%
HSB
226, 28%, 31%
CMYK
28, 22, 0, 69
LAB
26, 1, -11
LCH
26, 11, 276
OKLCH
0.36, 0.03, 272
XYZ
5, 5, 8
LUV
26, -3, -13
HWB
226, 22%, 69%
Pantone
534 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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