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
505E49
RGB
80, 94, 73
HSL
100, 13%, 33%
HSB
100, 22%, 37%
CMYK
15, 0, 22, 63
LAB
38, -9, 10
LCH
38, 14, 131
OKLCH
0.46, 0.04, 135
XYZ
9, 10, 8
LUV
38, -7, 14
HWB
100, 29%, 63%
Pantone
357 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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