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
38554F
RGB
56, 85, 79
HSL
168, 21%, 28%
HSB
168, 34%, 33%
CMYK
34, 0, 7, 67
LAB
34, -12, 0
LCH
34, 12, 181
OKLCH
0.42, 0.04, 180
XYZ
6, 8, 9
LUV
34, -13, 2
HWB
168, 22%, 67%
Pantone
5467 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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