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
405B56
RGB
64, 91, 86
HSL
169, 17%, 30%
HSB
169, 30%, 36%
CMYK
30, 0, 5, 64
LAB
36, -11, -1
LCH
36, 11, 183
OKLCH
0.45, 0.03, 182
XYZ
8, 9, 10
LUV
36, -13, 1
HWB
169, 25%, 64%
Pantone
5467 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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