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
39574D
RGB
57, 87, 77
HSL
160, 21%, 28%
HSB
160, 34%, 34%
CMYK
34, 0, 11, 66
LAB
34, -13, 2
LCH
34, 14, 171
OKLCH
0.43, 0.04, 172
XYZ
6, 8, 8
LUV
34, -14, 5
HWB
160, 22%, 66%
Pantone
357 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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