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
304940
RGB
48, 73, 64
HSL
158, 21%, 24%
HSB
158, 34%, 29%
CMYK
34, 0, 12, 71
LAB
29, -12, 2
LCH
29, 12, 169
OKLCH
0.38, 0.03, 170
XYZ
5, 6, 6
LUV
29, -11, 4
HWB
158, 19%, 71%
Pantone
357 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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