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
38564E
RGB
56, 86, 78
HSL
164, 21%, 28%
HSB
164, 35%, 34%
CMYK
35, 0, 9, 66
LAB
34, -13, 1
LCH
34, 13, 176
OKLCH
0.43, 0.04, 176
XYZ
6, 8, 8
LUV
34, -14, 3
HWB
164, 22%, 66%
Pantone
357 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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