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
455C50
RGB
69, 92, 80
HSL
149, 14%, 32%
HSB
149, 25%, 36%
CMYK
25, 0, 13, 64
LAB
37, -11, 4
LCH
37, 12, 161
OKLCH
0.45, 0.03, 162
XYZ
8, 9, 9
LUV
37, -11, 7
HWB
149, 27%, 64%
Pantone
357 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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