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
405458
RGB
64, 84, 88
HSL
190, 16%, 30%
HSB
190, 27%, 35%
CMYK
27, 5, 0, 65
LAB
34, -7, -5
LCH
34, 9, 215
OKLCH
0.43, 0.03, 211
XYZ
7, 8, 10
LUV
34, -10, -5
HWB
190, 25%, 65%
Pantone
5467 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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