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
425140
RGB
66, 81, 64
HSL
113, 12%, 28%
HSB
113, 21%, 32%
CMYK
19, 0, 21, 68
LAB
33, -9, 8
LCH
33, 12, 138
OKLCH
0.42, 0.03, 142
XYZ
6, 7, 6
LUV
33, -7, 11
HWB
113, 25%, 68%
Pantone
357 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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