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
42564A
RGB
66, 86, 74
HSL
144, 13%, 30%
HSB
144, 23%, 34%
CMYK
23, 0, 14, 66
LAB
35, -10, 4
LCH
35, 11, 157
OKLCH
0.43, 0.03, 158
XYZ
7, 8, 8
LUV
35, -10, 7
HWB
144, 26%, 66%
Pantone
357 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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