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
485641
RGB
72, 86, 65
HSL
100, 14%, 30%
HSB
100, 24%, 34%
CMYK
16, 0, 24, 66
LAB
35, -9, 10
LCH
35, 14, 131
OKLCH
0.43, 0.04, 135
XYZ
7, 8, 6
LUV
35, -7, 14
HWB
100, 25%, 66%
Pantone
357 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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