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
405950
RGB
64, 89, 80
HSL
158, 16%, 30%
HSB
158, 28%, 35%
CMYK
28, 0, 10, 65
LAB
36, -11, 2
LCH
36, 12, 170
OKLCH
0.44, 0.03, 171
XYZ
7, 9, 9
LUV
36, -12, 4
HWB
158, 25%, 65%
Pantone
357 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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