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
405853
RGB
64, 88, 83
HSL
168, 16%, 30%
HSB
168, 27%, 35%
CMYK
27, 0, 6, 65
LAB
35, -10, 0
LCH
35, 10, 181
OKLCH
0.44, 0.03, 181
XYZ
7, 9, 9
LUV
35, -12, 1
HWB
168, 25%, 65%
Pantone
5467 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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