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
452E23
RGB
69, 46, 35
HSL
19, 33%, 20%
HSB
19, 49%, 27%
CMYK
0, 33, 49, 73
LAB
22, 10, 12
LCH
22, 15, 50
OKLCH
0.33, 0.04, 46
XYZ
4, 3, 2
LUV
22, 14, 9
HWB
19, 14%, 73%
Pantone
478 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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