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
405158
RGB
64, 81, 88
HSL
198, 16%, 30%
HSB
198, 27%, 35%
CMYK
27, 8, 0, 65
LAB
33, -5, -6
LCH
33, 8, 229
OKLCH
0.42, 0.02, 225
XYZ
7, 8, 10
LUV
33, -8, -7
HWB
198, 25%, 65%
Pantone
5467 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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