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
4E563F
RGB
78, 86, 63
HSL
81, 15%, 29%
HSB
81, 27%, 34%
CMYK
9, 0, 27, 66
LAB
35, -7, 12
LCH
35, 14, 119
OKLCH
0.44, 0.04, 124
XYZ
7, 9, 6
LUV
35, -3, 15
HWB
81, 25%, 66%
Pantone
357 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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