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
46646F
RGB
70, 100, 111
HSL
196, 23%, 35%
HSB
196, 37%, 44%
CMYK
37, 10, 0, 56
LAB
40, -9, -10
LCH
40, 14, 228
OKLCH
0.48, 0.04, 223
XYZ
10, 12, 17
LUV
40, -14, -12
HWB
196, 27%, 56%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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