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
4D6151
RGB
77, 97, 81
HSL
132, 11%, 34%
HSB
132, 21%, 38%
CMYK
21, 0, 16, 62
LAB
39, -11, 7
LCH
39, 12, 148
OKLCH
0.47, 0.04, 151
XYZ
9, 11, 9
LUV
39, -10, 10
HWB
132, 30%, 62%
Pantone
357 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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