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
505A42
RGB
80, 90, 66
HSL
85, 15%, 31%
HSB
85, 27%, 35%
CMYK
11, 0, 27, 65
LAB
37, -8, 13
LCH
37, 15, 121
OKLCH
0.45, 0.04, 126
XYZ
8, 9, 7
LUV
37, -5, 16
HWB
85, 26%, 65%
Pantone
357 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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