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
314338
RGB
49, 67, 56
HSL
143, 16%, 23%
HSB
143, 27%, 26%
CMYK
27, 0, 16, 74
LAB
27, -10, 4
LCH
27, 10, 156
OKLCH
0.36, 0.03, 158
XYZ
4, 5, 4
LUV
27, -8, 6
HWB
143, 19%, 74%
Pantone
357 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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