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
385155
RGB
56, 81, 85
HSL
188, 21%, 28%
HSB
188, 34%, 33%
CMYK
34, 5, 0, 67
LAB
33, -9, -6
LCH
33, 11, 212
OKLCH
0.42, 0.03, 208
XYZ
6, 7, 10
LUV
33, -12, -6
HWB
188, 22%, 67%
Pantone
5467 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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