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
40505E
RGB
64, 80, 94
HSL
208, 19%, 31%
HSB
208, 32%, 37%
CMYK
32, 15, 0, 63
LAB
33, -4, -10
LCH
33, 11, 251
OKLCH
0.42, 0.03, 245
XYZ
7, 8, 12
LUV
33, -8, -13
HWB
208, 25%, 63%
Pantone
5467 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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