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
49523B
RGB
73, 82, 59
HSL
83, 16%, 28%
HSB
83, 28%, 32%
CMYK
11, 0, 28, 68
LAB
34, -7, 12
LCH
34, 14, 120
OKLCH
0.42, 0.04, 125
XYZ
7, 8, 5
LUV
34, -4, 15
HWB
83, 23%, 68%
Pantone
357 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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