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
38535B
RGB
56, 83, 91
HSL
194, 24%, 29%
HSB
194, 38%, 36%
CMYK
38, 9, 0, 64
LAB
33, -9, -8
LCH
33, 12, 223
OKLCH
0.42, 0.03, 218
XYZ
7, 8, 11
LUV
33, -13, -9
HWB
194, 22%, 64%
Pantone
5467 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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