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
3E4E42
RGB
62, 78, 66
HSL
135, 11%, 27%
HSB
135, 21%, 31%
CMYK
21, 0, 15, 69
LAB
31, -9, 5
LCH
31, 10, 150
OKLCH
0.41, 0.03, 153
XYZ
6, 7, 6
LUV
31, -8, 7
HWB
135, 24%, 69%
Pantone
357 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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