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
405E5B
RGB
64, 94, 91
HSL
174, 19%, 31%
HSB
174, 32%, 37%
CMYK
32, 0, 3, 63
LAB
37, -12, -2
LCH
37, 12, 190
OKLCH
0.46, 0.04, 188
XYZ
8, 10, 11
LUV
37, -14, -1
HWB
174, 25%, 63%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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