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
40555E
RGB
64, 85, 94
HSL
198, 19%, 31%
HSB
198, 32%, 37%
CMYK
32, 10, 0, 63
LAB
35, -7, -8
LCH
35, 10, 231
OKLCH
0.44, 0.03, 226
XYZ
7, 8, 12
LUV
35, -10, -9
HWB
198, 25%, 63%
Pantone
5467 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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