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
475747
RGB
71, 87, 71
HSL
120, 10%, 31%
HSB
120, 18%, 34%
CMYK
18, 0, 18, 66
LAB
35, -9, 7
LCH
35, 12, 142
OKLCH
0.44, 0.03, 145
XYZ
7, 9, 7
LUV
35, -8, 10
HWB
120, 28%, 66%
Pantone
357 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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