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
383E32
RGB
56, 62, 50
HSL
90, 11%, 22%
HSB
90, 19%, 24%
CMYK
10, 0, 19, 76
LAB
25, -5, 7
LCH
25, 8, 125
OKLCH
0.35, 0.02, 129
XYZ
4, 5, 4
LUV
25, -3, 8
HWB
90, 20%, 76%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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