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
505E4D
RGB
80, 94, 77
HSL
109, 10%, 34%
HSB
109, 18%, 37%
CMYK
15, 0, 18, 63
LAB
38, -8, 8
LCH
38, 11, 137
OKLCH
0.46, 0.03, 140
XYZ
9, 10, 9
LUV
38, -7, 11
HWB
109, 30%, 63%
Pantone
357 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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