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
385349
RGB
56, 83, 73
HSL
158, 19%, 27%
HSB
158, 33%, 33%
CMYK
33, 0, 12, 67
LAB
33, -12, 2
LCH
33, 13, 169
OKLCH
0.42, 0.04, 169
XYZ
6, 8, 7
LUV
33, -13, 5
HWB
158, 22%, 67%
Pantone
357 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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