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
685C47
RGB
104, 92, 71
HSL
38, 19%, 34%
HSB
38, 32%, 41%
CMYK
0, 12, 32, 59
LAB
40, 2, 14
LCH
40, 14, 80
OKLCH
0.48, 0.04, 81
XYZ
11, 11, 8
LUV
40, 9, 16
HWB
38, 28%, 59%
Pantone
476 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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