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
404B3A
RGB
64, 75, 58
HSL
99, 13%, 26%
HSB
99, 23%, 29%
CMYK
15, 0, 23, 71
LAB
30, -7, 9
LCH
30, 11, 130
OKLCH
0.40, 0.03, 135
XYZ
5, 6, 5
LUV
30, -5, 11
HWB
99, 23%, 71%
Pantone
357 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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