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
435548
RGB
67, 85, 72
HSL
137, 12%, 30%
HSB
137, 21%, 33%
CMYK
21, 0, 15, 67
LAB
34, -10, 5
LCH
34, 11, 151
OKLCH
0.43, 0.03, 154
XYZ
7, 8, 7
LUV
34, -9, 8
HWB
137, 26%, 67%
Pantone
357 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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