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
455B4E
RGB
69, 91, 78
HSL
145, 14%, 31%
HSB
145, 24%, 36%
CMYK
24, 0, 14, 64
LAB
37, -11, 5
LCH
37, 12, 157
OKLCH
0.45, 0.03, 159
XYZ
8, 9, 9
LUV
37, -11, 8
HWB
145, 27%, 64%
Pantone
357 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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