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
385142
RGB
56, 81, 66
HSL
144, 18%, 27%
HSB
144, 31%, 32%
CMYK
31, 0, 19, 68
LAB
32, -13, 6
LCH
32, 14, 156
OKLCH
0.41, 0.04, 158
XYZ
6, 7, 6
LUV
32, -12, 9
HWB
144, 22%, 68%
Pantone
357 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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