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
394533
RGB
57, 69, 51
HSL
100, 15%, 24%
HSB
100, 26%, 27%
CMYK
17, 0, 26, 73
LAB
28, -8, 9
LCH
28, 12, 131
OKLCH
0.37, 0.03, 135
XYZ
4, 5, 4
LUV
28, -6, 11
HWB
100, 20%, 73%
Pantone
357 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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