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
485443
RGB
72, 84, 67
HSL
102, 11%, 30%
HSB
102, 20%, 33%
CMYK
14, 0, 20, 67
LAB
34, -8, 8
LCH
34, 11, 133
OKLCH
0.43, 0.03, 136
XYZ
7, 8, 7
LUV
34, -6, 11
HWB
102, 26%, 67%
Pantone
357 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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