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
395955
RGB
57, 89, 85
HSL
173, 22%, 29%
HSB
173, 36%, 35%
CMYK
36, 0, 4, 65
LAB
35, -13, -2
LCH
35, 13, 187
OKLCH
0.44, 0.04, 186
XYZ
7, 9, 10
LUV
35, -15, 0
HWB
173, 22%, 65%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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