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
304140
RGB
48, 65, 64
HSL
176, 15%, 22%
HSB
176, 26%, 25%
CMYK
26, 0, 2, 75
LAB
26, -7, -2
LCH
26, 7, 193
OKLCH
0.36, 0.02, 192
XYZ
4, 5, 6
LUV
26, -8, -1
HWB
176, 19%, 75%
Pantone
5467 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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