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
38414B
RGB
56, 65, 75
HSL
212, 15%, 26%
HSB
212, 25%, 29%
CMYK
25, 13, 0, 71
LAB
27, -2, -7
LCH
27, 8, 256
OKLCH
0.37, 0.02, 251
XYZ
5, 5, 7
LUV
27, -5, -8
HWB
212, 22%, 71%
Pantone
5467 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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