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
3B5950
RGB
59, 89, 80
HSL
162, 20%, 29%
HSB
162, 34%, 35%
CMYK
34, 0, 10, 65
LAB
35, -13, 1
LCH
35, 13, 174
OKLCH
0.44, 0.04, 174
XYZ
7, 9, 9
LUV
35, -14, 4
HWB
162, 23%, 65%
Pantone
357 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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