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
445141
RGB
68, 81, 65
HSL
109, 11%, 29%
HSB
109, 20%, 32%
CMYK
16, 0, 20, 68
LAB
33, -8, 8
LCH
33, 11, 136
OKLCH
0.42, 0.03, 140
XYZ
6, 7, 6
LUV
33, -6, 10
HWB
109, 25%, 68%
Pantone
357 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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