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
485E4C
RGB
72, 94, 76
HSL
131, 13%, 33%
HSB
131, 23%, 37%
CMYK
23, 0, 19, 63
LAB
38, -12, 8
LCH
38, 14, 147
OKLCH
0.46, 0.04, 150
XYZ
8, 10, 8
LUV
38, -11, 11
HWB
131, 28%, 63%
Pantone
357 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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