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
385661
RGB
56, 86, 97
HSL
196, 27%, 30%
HSB
196, 42%, 38%
CMYK
42, 11, 0, 62
LAB
35, -9, -10
LCH
35, 14, 228
OKLCH
0.43, 0.04, 223
XYZ
7, 8, 13
LUV
35, -14, -12
HWB
196, 22%, 62%
Pantone
5467 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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