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
446158
RGB
68, 97, 88
HSL
161, 18%, 32%
HSB
161, 30%, 38%
CMYK
30, 0, 9, 62
LAB
39, -13, 2
LCH
39, 13, 173
OKLCH
0.47, 0.04, 173
XYZ
8, 10, 11
LUV
39, -14, 4
HWB
161, 27%, 62%
Pantone
357 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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