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
456563
RGB
69, 101, 99
HSL
176, 19%, 33%
HSB
176, 32%, 40%
CMYK
32, 0, 2, 60
LAB
40, -12, -3
LCH
40, 13, 193
OKLCH
0.48, 0.04, 191
XYZ
9, 11, 14
LUV
40, -15, -2
HWB
176, 27%, 60%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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