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
38443D
RGB
56, 68, 61
HSL
145, 10%, 24%
HSB
145, 18%, 27%
CMYK
18, 0, 10, 73
LAB
28, -6, 3
LCH
28, 7, 158
OKLCH
0.37, 0.02, 160
XYZ
5, 5, 5
LUV
28, -6, 4
HWB
145, 22%, 73%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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