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
394445
RGB
57, 68, 69
HSL
185, 10%, 25%
HSB
185, 17%, 27%
CMYK
17, 1, 0, 73
LAB
28, -4, -2
LCH
28, 5, 206
OKLCH
0.38, 0.01, 203
XYZ
5, 5, 6
LUV
28, -5, -2
HWB
185, 22%, 73%
Pantone
5467 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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