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
485646
RGB
72, 86, 70
HSL
113, 10%, 31%
HSB
113, 19%, 34%
CMYK
16, 0, 19, 66
LAB
35, -8, 7
LCH
35, 11, 138
OKLCH
0.44, 0.03, 142
XYZ
7, 8, 7
LUV
35, -7, 10
HWB
113, 27%, 66%
Pantone
357 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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