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
424B36
RGB
66, 75, 54
HSL
86, 16%, 25%
HSB
86, 28%, 29%
CMYK
12, 0, 28, 71
LAB
31, -7, 11
LCH
31, 13, 122
OKLCH
0.40, 0.04, 127
XYZ
5, 6, 4
LUV
31, -4, 14
HWB
86, 21%, 71%
Pantone
357 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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