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
3C5656
RGB
60, 86, 86
HSL
180, 18%, 29%
HSB
180, 30%, 34%
CMYK
30, 0, 0, 66
LAB
34, -10, -3
LCH
34, 11, 198
OKLCH
0.43, 0.03, 196
XYZ
7, 8, 10
LUV
34, -12, -3
HWB
180, 24%, 66%
Pantone
5467 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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