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
394545
RGB
57, 69, 69
HSL
180, 10%, 25%
HSB
180, 17%, 27%
CMYK
17, 0, 0, 73
LAB
28, -5, -2
LCH
28, 5, 199
OKLCH
0.38, 0.02, 197
XYZ
5, 6, 6
LUV
28, -6, -1
HWB
180, 22%, 73%
Pantone
5467 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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