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
475F55
RGB
71, 95, 85
HSL
155, 14%, 33%
HSB
155, 25%, 37%
CMYK
25, 0, 11, 63
LAB
38, -11, 3
LCH
38, 11, 167
OKLCH
0.46, 0.03, 167
XYZ
8, 10, 10
LUV
38, -12, 5
HWB
155, 28%, 63%
Pantone
357 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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