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
394846
RGB
57, 72, 70
HSL
172, 12%, 25%
HSB
172, 21%, 28%
CMYK
21, 0, 3, 72
LAB
29, -7, -1
LCH
29, 7, 188
OKLCH
0.39, 0.02, 186
XYZ
5, 6, 7
LUV
29, -7, 0
HWB
172, 22%, 72%
Pantone
5467 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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