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
405251
RGB
64, 82, 81
HSL
177, 12%, 29%
HSB
177, 22%, 32%
CMYK
22, 0, 1, 68
LAB
33, -7, -2
LCH
33, 8, 194
OKLCH
0.42, 0.02, 192
XYZ
7, 8, 9
LUV
33, -9, -1
HWB
177, 25%, 68%
Pantone
5467 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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