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
405341
RGB
64, 83, 65
HSL
123, 13%, 29%
HSB
123, 23%, 33%
CMYK
23, 0, 22, 67
LAB
33, -11, 8
LCH
33, 13, 143
OKLCH
0.42, 0.04, 146
XYZ
6, 8, 6
LUV
33, -9, 11
HWB
123, 25%, 67%
Pantone
357 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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