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
3C4E48
RGB
60, 78, 72
HSL
160, 13%, 27%
HSB
160, 23%, 31%
CMYK
23, 0, 8, 69
LAB
31, -8, 1
LCH
31, 8, 172
OKLCH
0.41, 0.02, 173
XYZ
6, 7, 7
LUV
31, -9, 3
HWB
160, 24%, 69%
Pantone
5467 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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