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
405040
RGB
64, 80, 64
HSL
120, 11%, 28%
HSB
120, 20%, 31%
CMYK
20, 0, 20, 69
LAB
32, -9, 7
LCH
32, 12, 142
OKLCH
0.41, 0.03, 145
XYZ
6, 7, 6
LUV
32, -8, 10
HWB
120, 25%, 69%
Pantone
357 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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