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
38524C
RGB
56, 82, 76
HSL
166, 19%, 27%
HSB
166, 32%, 32%
CMYK
32, 0, 7, 68
LAB
33, -11, 0
LCH
33, 11, 179
OKLCH
0.42, 0.03, 179
XYZ
6, 7, 8
LUV
33, -12, 2
HWB
166, 22%, 68%
Pantone
5467 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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