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
475949
RGB
71, 89, 73
HSL
127, 11%, 31%
HSB
127, 20%, 35%
CMYK
20, 0, 18, 65
LAB
36, -10, 7
LCH
36, 12, 145
OKLCH
0.44, 0.03, 148
XYZ
7, 9, 8
LUV
36, -9, 10
HWB
127, 28%, 65%
Pantone
357 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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