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
40485E
RGB
64, 72, 94
HSL
224, 19%, 31%
HSB
224, 32%, 37%
CMYK
32, 23, 0, 63
LAB
31, 1, -14
LCH
31, 14, 274
OKLCH
0.40, 0.04, 269
XYZ
6, 7, 12
LUV
31, -5, -18
HWB
224, 25%, 63%
Pantone
534 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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