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
384141
RGB
56, 65, 65
HSL
180, 7%, 24%
HSB
180, 14%, 25%
CMYK
14, 0, 0, 75
LAB
27, -4, -1
LCH
27, 4, 199
OKLCH
0.37, 0.01, 197
XYZ
4, 5, 6
LUV
27, -4, -1
HWB
180, 22%, 75%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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