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
4E5842
RGB
78, 88, 66
HSL
87, 14%, 30%
HSB
87, 25%, 35%
CMYK
11, 0, 25, 65
LAB
36, -7, 11
LCH
36, 14, 123
OKLCH
0.44, 0.04, 128
XYZ
8, 9, 6
LUV
36, -5, 15
HWB
87, 26%, 65%
Pantone
357 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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