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
38595C
RGB
56, 89, 92
HSL
185, 24%, 29%
HSB
185, 39%, 36%
CMYK
39, 3, 0, 64
LAB
35, -12, -6
LCH
35, 13, 206
OKLCH
0.44, 0.04, 203
XYZ
7, 9, 11
LUV
35, -15, -6
HWB
185, 22%, 64%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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