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
4E5641
RGB
78, 86, 65
HSL
83, 14%, 30%
HSB
83, 24%, 34%
CMYK
9, 0, 24, 66
LAB
35, -6, 11
LCH
35, 13, 120
OKLCH
0.44, 0.03, 125
XYZ
7, 9, 6
LUV
35, -4, 14
HWB
83, 25%, 66%
Pantone
357 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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