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
385351
RGB
56, 83, 81
HSL
176, 19%, 27%
HSB
176, 33%, 33%
CMYK
33, 0, 2, 67
LAB
33, -11, -2
LCH
33, 11, 192
OKLCH
0.42, 0.03, 190
XYZ
6, 8, 9
LUV
33, -13, -1
HWB
176, 22%, 67%
Pantone
5467 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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