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
384138
RGB
56, 65, 56
HSL
120, 7%, 24%
HSB
120, 14%, 25%
CMYK
14, 0, 14, 75
LAB
26, -5, 4
LCH
26, 7, 142
OKLCH
0.36, 0.02, 145
XYZ
4, 5, 4
LUV
26, -4, 5
HWB
120, 22%, 75%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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