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
49513D
RGB
73, 81, 61
HSL
84, 14%, 28%
HSB
84, 25%, 32%
CMYK
10, 0, 25, 68
LAB
33, -6, 11
LCH
33, 12, 121
OKLCH
0.42, 0.03, 126
XYZ
7, 8, 6
LUV
33, -4, 13
HWB
84, 24%, 68%
Pantone
357 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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