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
38494D
RGB
56, 73, 77
HSL
191, 16%, 26%
HSB
191, 27%, 30%
CMYK
27, 5, 0, 70
LAB
30, -6, -5
LCH
30, 8, 218
OKLCH
0.39, 0.02, 214
XYZ
5, 6, 8
LUV
30, -8, -5
HWB
191, 22%, 70%
Pantone
5467 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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