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
385A57
RGB
56, 90, 87
HSL
175, 23%, 29%
HSB
175, 38%, 35%
CMYK
38, 0, 3, 65
LAB
36, -13, -2
LCH
36, 14, 190
OKLCH
0.44, 0.04, 189
XYZ
7, 9, 10
LUV
36, -16, -1
HWB
175, 22%, 65%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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