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
405D56
RGB
64, 93, 86
HSL
166, 18%, 31%
HSB
166, 31%, 36%
CMYK
31, 0, 8, 64
LAB
37, -12, 0
LCH
37, 12, 178
OKLCH
0.45, 0.04, 178
XYZ
8, 10, 10
LUV
37, -14, 2
HWB
166, 25%, 64%
Pantone
357 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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