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
405666
RGB
64, 86, 102
HSL
205, 23%, 33%
HSB
205, 37%, 40%
CMYK
37, 16, 0, 60
LAB
35, -5, -12
LCH
35, 13, 246
OKLCH
0.44, 0.04, 240
XYZ
8, 9, 14
LUV
35, -11, -15
HWB
205, 25%, 60%
Pantone
5467 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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