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
4E5942
RGB
78, 89, 66
HSL
89, 15%, 30%
HSB
89, 26%, 35%
CMYK
12, 0, 26, 65
LAB
36, -8, 12
LCH
36, 14, 124
OKLCH
0.45, 0.04, 129
XYZ
8, 9, 7
LUV
36, -5, 15
HWB
89, 26%, 65%
Pantone
357 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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