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
38504B
RGB
56, 80, 75
HSL
168, 18%, 27%
HSB
168, 30%, 31%
CMYK
30, 0, 6, 69
LAB
32, -10, 0
LCH
32, 10, 181
OKLCH
0.41, 0.03, 180
XYZ
6, 7, 8
LUV
32, -11, 1
HWB
168, 22%, 69%
Pantone
5467 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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