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
384332
RGB
56, 67, 50
HSL
99, 15%, 23%
HSB
99, 25%, 26%
CMYK
16, 0, 25, 74
LAB
27, -7, 9
LCH
27, 12, 130
OKLCH
0.37, 0.03, 135
XYZ
4, 5, 4
LUV
27, -5, 11
HWB
99, 20%, 74%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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