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
405256
RGB
64, 82, 86
HSL
191, 15%, 29%
HSB
191, 26%, 34%
CMYK
26, 5, 0, 66
LAB
33, -6, -5
LCH
33, 8, 216
OKLCH
0.42, 0.02, 213
XYZ
7, 8, 10
LUV
33, -9, -5
HWB
191, 25%, 66%
Pantone
5467 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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