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
425E55
RGB
66, 94, 85
HSL
161, 18%, 31%
HSB
161, 30%, 37%
CMYK
30, 0, 10, 63
LAB
37, -12, 2
LCH
37, 13, 172
OKLCH
0.46, 0.04, 173
XYZ
8, 10, 10
LUV
37, -13, 4
HWB
161, 26%, 63%
Pantone
357 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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