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
38414D
RGB
56, 65, 77
HSL
214, 16%, 26%
HSB
214, 27%, 30%
CMYK
27, 16, 0, 70
LAB
27, -1, -9
LCH
27, 9, 260
OKLCH
0.37, 0.02, 256
XYZ
5, 5, 8
LUV
27, -5, -10
HWB
214, 22%, 70%
Pantone
5467 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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