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
404B36
RGB
64, 75, 54
HSL
91, 16%, 25%
HSB
91, 28%, 29%
CMYK
15, 0, 28, 71
LAB
30, -8, 11
LCH
30, 14, 126
OKLCH
0.40, 0.04, 130
XYZ
5, 6, 4
LUV
30, -5, 13
HWB
91, 21%, 71%
Pantone
357 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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