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
4B5E4E
RGB
75, 94, 78
HSL
129, 11%, 33%
HSB
129, 20%, 37%
CMYK
20, 0, 17, 63
LAB
38, -10, 7
LCH
38, 12, 147
OKLCH
0.46, 0.03, 149
XYZ
8, 10, 9
LUV
38, -9, 10
HWB
129, 29%, 63%
Pantone
357 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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