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
38484E
RGB
56, 72, 78
HSL
196, 16%, 26%
HSB
196, 28%, 31%
CMYK
28, 8, 0, 69
LAB
29, -5, -6
LCH
29, 8, 227
OKLCH
0.39, 0.02, 223
XYZ
5, 6, 8
LUV
29, -8, -6
HWB
196, 22%, 69%
Pantone
5467 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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