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
445963
RGB
68, 89, 99
HSL
199, 19%, 33%
HSB
199, 31%, 39%
CMYK
31, 10, 0, 61
LAB
36, -6, -9
LCH
36, 11, 234
OKLCH
0.45, 0.03, 229
XYZ
8, 9, 13
LUV
36, -10, -10
HWB
199, 27%, 61%
Pantone
5467 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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