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
38424D
RGB
56, 66, 77
HSL
211, 16%, 26%
HSB
211, 27%, 30%
CMYK
27, 14, 0, 70
LAB
27, -2, -8
LCH
27, 8, 256
OKLCH
0.37, 0.02, 251
XYZ
5, 5, 8
LUV
27, -5, -9
HWB
211, 22%, 70%
Pantone
5467 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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