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
4E6553
RGB
78, 101, 83
HSL
133, 13%, 35%
HSB
133, 23%, 40%
CMYK
23, 0, 18, 60
LAB
40, -12, 7
LCH
40, 14, 149
OKLCH
0.48, 0.04, 151
XYZ
9, 12, 10
LUV
40, -11, 11
HWB
133, 31%, 60%
Pantone
357 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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