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
384245
RGB
56, 66, 69
HSL
194, 10%, 25%
HSB
194, 19%, 27%
CMYK
19, 4, 0, 73
LAB
27, -4, -3
LCH
27, 5, 222
OKLCH
0.37, 0.01, 218
XYZ
5, 5, 6
LUV
27, -5, -3
HWB
194, 22%, 73%
Pantone
5467 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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