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
445644
RGB
68, 86, 68
HSL
120, 12%, 30%
HSB
120, 21%, 34%
CMYK
21, 0, 21, 66
LAB
35, -10, 8
LCH
35, 13, 142
OKLCH
0.43, 0.04, 145
XYZ
7, 8, 7
LUV
35, -9, 11
HWB
120, 27%, 66%
Pantone
357 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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