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
446259
RGB
68, 98, 89
HSL
162, 18%, 33%
HSB
162, 31%, 38%
CMYK
31, 0, 9, 62
LAB
39, -13, 1
LCH
39, 13, 174
OKLCH
0.47, 0.04, 174
XYZ
9, 11, 11
LUV
39, -14, 4
HWB
162, 27%, 62%
Pantone
357 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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