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
485A49
RGB
72, 90, 73
HSL
123, 11%, 32%
HSB
123, 20%, 35%
CMYK
20, 0, 19, 65
LAB
36, -10, 7
LCH
36, 13, 143
OKLCH
0.45, 0.04, 146
XYZ
8, 9, 8
LUV
36, -9, 11
HWB
123, 28%, 65%
Pantone
357 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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