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
486964
RGB
72, 105, 100
HSL
171, 19%, 35%
HSB
171, 31%, 41%
CMYK
31, 0, 5, 59
LAB
42, -13, -1
LCH
42, 13, 185
OKLCH
0.49, 0.04, 184
XYZ
10, 12, 14
LUV
42, -16, 1
HWB
171, 28%, 59%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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