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
38495C
RGB
56, 73, 92
HSL
212, 24%, 29%
HSB
212, 39%, 36%
CMYK
39, 21, 0, 64
LAB
30, -3, -14
LCH
30, 14, 258
OKLCH
0.40, 0.04, 252
XYZ
6, 6, 11
LUV
30, -8, -17
HWB
212, 22%, 64%
Pantone
5467 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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