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
404D37
RGB
64, 77, 55
HSL
95, 17%, 26%
HSB
95, 29%, 30%
CMYK
17, 0, 29, 70
LAB
31, -9, 11
LCH
31, 14, 128
OKLCH
0.40, 0.04, 133
XYZ
5, 7, 5
LUV
31, -6, 14
HWB
95, 22%, 70%
Pantone
357 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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