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
505F4E
RGB
80, 95, 78
HSL
113, 10%, 34%
HSB
113, 18%, 37%
CMYK
16, 0, 18, 63
LAB
39, -9, 8
LCH
39, 12, 138
OKLCH
0.47, 0.03, 142
XYZ
9, 10, 9
LUV
39, -7, 11
HWB
113, 31%, 63%
Pantone
357 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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