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
42584E
RGB
66, 88, 78
HSL
153, 14%, 30%
HSB
153, 25%, 35%
CMYK
25, 0, 11, 65
LAB
35, -11, 3
LCH
35, 11, 164
OKLCH
0.44, 0.03, 165
XYZ
7, 9, 9
LUV
35, -11, 5
HWB
153, 26%, 65%
Pantone
357 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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