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
385159
RGB
56, 81, 89
HSL
195, 23%, 28%
HSB
195, 37%, 35%
CMYK
37, 9, 0, 65
LAB
33, -8, -8
LCH
33, 11, 224
OKLCH
0.42, 0.03, 220
XYZ
6, 7, 11
LUV
33, -12, -9
HWB
195, 22%, 65%
Pantone
5467 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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