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
3C554D
RGB
60, 85, 77
HSL
161, 17%, 28%
HSB
161, 29%, 33%
CMYK
29, 0, 9, 67
LAB
34, -11, 1
LCH
34, 11, 173
OKLCH
0.43, 0.03, 173
XYZ
6, 8, 8
LUV
34, -12, 4
HWB
161, 24%, 67%
Pantone
357 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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