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
394838
RGB
57, 72, 56
HSL
116, 13%, 25%
HSB
116, 22%, 28%
CMYK
21, 0, 22, 72
LAB
29, -9, 8
LCH
29, 12, 140
OKLCH
0.38, 0.03, 143
XYZ
5, 6, 5
LUV
29, -7, 10
HWB
116, 22%, 72%
Pantone
357 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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