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
48686F
RGB
72, 104, 111
HSL
191, 21%, 36%
HSB
191, 35%, 44%
CMYK
35, 6, 0, 56
LAB
42, -11, -8
LCH
42, 13, 217
OKLCH
0.50, 0.04, 213
XYZ
10, 12, 17
LUV
42, -15, -9
HWB
191, 28%, 56%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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