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
42594D
RGB
66, 89, 77
HSL
149, 15%, 30%
HSB
149, 26%, 35%
CMYK
26, 0, 13, 65
LAB
36, -11, 4
LCH
36, 12, 160
OKLCH
0.44, 0.03, 162
XYZ
7, 9, 8
LUV
36, -11, 7
HWB
149, 26%, 65%
Pantone
357 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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