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
525942
RGB
82, 89, 66
HSL
78, 15%, 30%
HSB
78, 26%, 35%
CMYK
8, 0, 26, 65
LAB
37, -6, 12
LCH
37, 14, 117
OKLCH
0.45, 0.04, 122
XYZ
8, 9, 7
LUV
37, -3, 16
HWB
78, 26%, 65%
Pantone
357 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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