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
405356
RGB
64, 83, 86
HSL
188, 15%, 29%
HSB
188, 26%, 34%
CMYK
26, 3, 0, 66
LAB
34, -7, -4
LCH
34, 8, 212
OKLCH
0.43, 0.02, 208
XYZ
7, 8, 10
LUV
34, -9, -4
HWB
188, 25%, 66%
Pantone
5467 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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