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
3B4E49
RGB
59, 78, 73
HSL
164, 14%, 27%
HSB
164, 24%, 31%
CMYK
24, 0, 6, 69
LAB
31, -9, 0
LCH
31, 9, 177
OKLCH
0.41, 0.03, 177
XYZ
6, 7, 7
LUV
31, -9, 2
HWB
164, 23%, 69%
Pantone
5467 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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