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
394E49
RGB
57, 78, 73
HSL
166, 16%, 26%
HSB
166, 27%, 31%
CMYK
27, 0, 6, 69
LAB
31, -9, 0
LCH
31, 9, 179
OKLCH
0.40, 0.03, 179
XYZ
6, 7, 7
LUV
31, -10, 2
HWB
166, 22%, 69%
Pantone
5467 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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