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
384133
RGB
56, 65, 51
HSL
99, 12%, 23%
HSB
99, 22%, 25%
CMYK
14, 0, 22, 75
LAB
26, -6, 7
LCH
26, 10, 130
OKLCH
0.36, 0.03, 134
XYZ
4, 5, 4
LUV
26, -4, 9
HWB
99, 20%, 75%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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