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
38423D
RGB
56, 66, 61
HSL
150, 8%, 24%
HSB
150, 15%, 26%
CMYK
15, 0, 8, 74
LAB
27, -5, 2
LCH
27, 5, 163
OKLCH
0.37, 0.02, 164
XYZ
4, 5, 5
LUV
27, -5, 3
HWB
150, 22%, 74%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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