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
486A67
RGB
72, 106, 103
HSL
175, 19%, 35%
HSB
175, 32%, 42%
CMYK
32, 0, 3, 58
LAB
42, -13, -2
LCH
42, 13, 190
OKLCH
0.50, 0.04, 189
XYZ
10, 13, 15
LUV
42, -16, -1
HWB
175, 28%, 58%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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