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
38554D
RGB
56, 85, 77
HSL
163, 21%, 28%
HSB
163, 34%, 33%
CMYK
34, 0, 9, 67
LAB
34, -13, 1
LCH
34, 13, 175
OKLCH
0.42, 0.04, 175
XYZ
6, 8, 8
LUV
34, -13, 3
HWB
163, 22%, 67%
Pantone
357 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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