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
385156
RGB
56, 81, 86
HSL
190, 21%, 28%
HSB
190, 35%, 34%
CMYK
35, 6, 0, 66
LAB
33, -9, -6
LCH
33, 11, 215
OKLCH
0.42, 0.03, 211
XYZ
6, 7, 10
LUV
33, -12, -6
HWB
190, 22%, 66%
Pantone
5467 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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