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
404C3D
RGB
64, 76, 61
HSL
108, 11%, 27%
HSB
108, 20%, 30%
CMYK
16, 0, 20, 70
LAB
31, -7, 7
LCH
31, 10, 136
OKLCH
0.40, 0.03, 139
XYZ
6, 7, 5
LUV
31, -6, 9
HWB
108, 24%, 70%
Pantone
357 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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