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
48686E
RGB
72, 104, 110
HSL
189, 21%, 36%
HSB
189, 35%, 43%
CMYK
35, 5, 0, 57
LAB
42, -11, -7
LCH
42, 13, 214
OKLCH
0.49, 0.04, 210
XYZ
10, 12, 17
LUV
42, -15, -8
HWB
189, 28%, 57%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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