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
405243
RGB
64, 82, 67
HSL
130, 12%, 29%
HSB
130, 22%, 32%
CMYK
22, 0, 18, 68
LAB
33, -10, 6
LCH
33, 12, 147
OKLCH
0.42, 0.03, 150
XYZ
6, 8, 6
LUV
33, -9, 9
HWB
130, 25%, 68%
Pantone
357 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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