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
38412D
RGB
56, 65, 45
HSL
87, 18%, 22%
HSB
87, 31%, 25%
CMYK
14, 0, 31, 75
LAB
26, -7, 11
LCH
26, 13, 123
OKLCH
0.36, 0.04, 128
XYZ
4, 5, 3
LUV
26, -4, 12
HWB
87, 18%, 75%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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