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
486672
RGB
72, 102, 114
HSL
197, 23%, 36%
HSB
197, 37%, 45%
CMYK
37, 11, 0, 55
LAB
41, -9, -10
LCH
41, 14, 230
OKLCH
0.49, 0.04, 225
XYZ
10, 12, 18
LUV
41, -14, -13
HWB
197, 28%, 55%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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