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
38434C
RGB
56, 67, 76
HSL
207, 15%, 26%
HSB
207, 26%, 30%
CMYK
26, 12, 0, 70
LAB
28, -3, -7
LCH
28, 8, 248
OKLCH
0.38, 0.02, 243
XYZ
5, 5, 8
LUV
28, -6, -8
HWB
207, 22%, 70%
Pantone
5467 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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