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
486052
RGB
72, 96, 82
HSL
145, 14%, 33%
HSB
145, 25%, 38%
CMYK
25, 0, 15, 62
LAB
38, -12, 5
LCH
38, 13, 157
OKLCH
0.47, 0.04, 159
XYZ
8, 10, 10
LUV
38, -12, 8
HWB
145, 28%, 62%
Pantone
357 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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