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
394A48
RGB
57, 74, 72
HSL
173, 13%, 26%
HSB
173, 23%, 29%
CMYK
23, 0, 3, 71
LAB
30, -7, -1
LCH
30, 7, 189
OKLCH
0.39, 0.02, 187
XYZ
5, 6, 7
LUV
30, -8, 0
HWB
173, 22%, 71%
Pantone
5467 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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