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
3C4E42
RGB
60, 78, 66
HSL
140, 13%, 27%
HSB
140, 23%, 31%
CMYK
23, 0, 15, 69
LAB
31, -9, 5
LCH
31, 11, 154
OKLCH
0.40, 0.03, 156
XYZ
6, 7, 6
LUV
31, -9, 7
HWB
140, 24%, 69%
Pantone
357 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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