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
38525C
RGB
56, 82, 92
HSL
197, 24%, 29%
HSB
197, 39%, 36%
CMYK
39, 11, 0, 64
LAB
33, -8, -9
LCH
33, 12, 229
OKLCH
0.42, 0.04, 224
XYZ
7, 8, 11
LUV
33, -12, -11
HWB
197, 22%, 64%
Pantone
5467 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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