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
445969
RGB
68, 89, 105
HSL
206, 21%, 34%
HSB
206, 35%, 41%
CMYK
35, 15, 0, 59
LAB
37, -5, -12
LCH
37, 13, 247
OKLCH
0.45, 0.04, 241
XYZ
9, 9, 15
LUV
37, -11, -15
HWB
206, 27%, 59%
Pantone
5467 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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