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
485342
RGB
72, 83, 66
HSL
99, 11%, 29%
HSB
99, 20%, 33%
CMYK
13, 0, 20, 67
LAB
34, -7, 8
LCH
34, 11, 131
OKLCH
0.43, 0.03, 135
XYZ
7, 8, 6
LUV
34, -5, 11
HWB
99, 26%, 67%
Pantone
357 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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