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
425C4E
RGB
66, 92, 78
HSL
148, 16%, 31%
HSB
148, 28%, 36%
CMYK
28, 0, 15, 64
LAB
37, -13, 5
LCH
37, 14, 159
OKLCH
0.45, 0.04, 161
XYZ
7, 9, 9
LUV
37, -13, 8
HWB
148, 26%, 64%
Pantone
357 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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