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
474E37
RGB
71, 78, 55
HSL
78, 17%, 26%
HSB
78, 29%, 31%
CMYK
9, 0, 29, 69
LAB
32, -6, 13
LCH
32, 14, 117
OKLCH
0.41, 0.04, 122
XYZ
6, 7, 5
LUV
32, -3, 15
HWB
78, 22%, 69%
Pantone
357 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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