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
435142
RGB
67, 81, 66
HSL
116, 10%, 29%
HSB
116, 19%, 32%
CMYK
17, 0, 19, 68
LAB
33, -8, 7
LCH
33, 11, 140
OKLCH
0.42, 0.03, 143
XYZ
6, 7, 6
LUV
33, -7, 9
HWB
116, 26%, 68%
Pantone
357 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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