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
40595C
RGB
64, 89, 92
HSL
186, 18%, 31%
HSB
186, 30%, 36%
CMYK
30, 3, 0, 64
LAB
36, -9, -5
LCH
36, 10, 208
OKLCH
0.44, 0.03, 205
XYZ
8, 9, 11
LUV
36, -12, -5
HWB
186, 25%, 64%
Pantone
5467 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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