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
284338
RGB
40, 67, 56
HSL
156, 25%, 21%
HSB
156, 40%, 26%
CMYK
40, 0, 16, 74
LAB
26, -13, 3
LCH
26, 13, 166
OKLCH
0.36, 0.04, 167
XYZ
4, 5, 4
LUV
26, -12, 5
HWB
156, 16%, 74%
Pantone
357 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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