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
485545
RGB
72, 85, 69
HSL
109, 10%, 30%
HSB
109, 19%, 33%
CMYK
15, 0, 19, 67
LAB
35, -8, 8
LCH
35, 11, 136
OKLCH
0.43, 0.03, 140
XYZ
7, 8, 7
LUV
35, -6, 10
HWB
109, 27%, 67%
Pantone
357 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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