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
445244
RGB
68, 82, 68
HSL
120, 9%, 29%
HSB
120, 17%, 32%
CMYK
17, 0, 17, 68
LAB
33, -8, 6
LCH
33, 10, 142
OKLCH
0.42, 0.03, 145
XYZ
6, 8, 7
LUV
33, -7, 9
HWB
120, 27%, 68%
Pantone
357 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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