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
40555C
RGB
64, 85, 92
HSL
195, 18%, 31%
HSB
195, 30%, 36%
CMYK
30, 8, 0, 64
LAB
35, -7, -7
LCH
35, 10, 225
OKLCH
0.43, 0.03, 220
XYZ
7, 8, 11
LUV
35, -10, -8
HWB
195, 25%, 64%
Pantone
5467 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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