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
48675D
RGB
72, 103, 93
HSL
161, 18%, 34%
HSB
161, 30%, 40%
CMYK
30, 0, 10, 60
LAB
41, -14, 2
LCH
41, 14, 172
OKLCH
0.49, 0.04, 173
XYZ
9, 12, 12
LUV
41, -15, 5
HWB
161, 28%, 60%
Pantone
357 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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