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
3C5B54
RGB
60, 91, 84
HSL
166, 21%, 30%
HSB
166, 34%, 36%
CMYK
34, 0, 8, 64
LAB
36, -13, 0
LCH
36, 13, 179
OKLCH
0.44, 0.04, 179
XYZ
7, 9, 10
LUV
36, -15, 2
HWB
166, 24%, 64%
Pantone
357 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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