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
4A655A
RGB
74, 101, 90
HSL
156, 15%, 34%
HSB
156, 27%, 40%
CMYK
27, 0, 11, 60
LAB
40, -12, 3
LCH
40, 13, 167
OKLCH
0.48, 0.04, 168
XYZ
9, 12, 11
LUV
40, -13, 6
HWB
156, 29%, 60%
Pantone
357 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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