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
486151
RGB
72, 97, 81
HSL
142, 15%, 33%
HSB
142, 26%, 38%
CMYK
26, 0, 16, 62
LAB
39, -13, 6
LCH
39, 14, 154
OKLCH
0.47, 0.04, 156
XYZ
8, 11, 9
LUV
39, -12, 9
HWB
142, 28%, 62%
Pantone
357 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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