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
456460
RGB
69, 100, 96
HSL
172, 18%, 33%
HSB
172, 31%, 39%
CMYK
31, 0, 4, 61
LAB
40, -13, -2
LCH
40, 13, 187
OKLCH
0.48, 0.04, 186
XYZ
9, 11, 13
LUV
40, -15, 0
HWB
172, 27%, 61%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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