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
45503F
RGB
69, 80, 63
HSL
99, 12%, 28%
HSB
99, 21%, 31%
CMYK
14, 0, 21, 69
LAB
33, -7, 9
LCH
33, 11, 131
OKLCH
0.42, 0.03, 135
XYZ
6, 7, 6
LUV
33, -5, 11
HWB
99, 25%, 69%
Pantone
357 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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