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
4E6559
RGB
78, 101, 89
HSL
149, 13%, 35%
HSB
149, 23%, 40%
CMYK
23, 0, 12, 60
LAB
41, -11, 4
LCH
41, 12, 161
OKLCH
0.48, 0.03, 162
XYZ
10, 12, 11
LUV
41, -11, 7
HWB
149, 31%, 60%
Pantone
357 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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