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
49523C
RGB
73, 82, 60
HSL
85, 15%, 28%
HSB
85, 27%, 32%
CMYK
11, 0, 27, 68
LAB
34, -7, 12
LCH
34, 14, 121
OKLCH
0.42, 0.04, 126
XYZ
7, 8, 5
LUV
34, -4, 15
HWB
85, 24%, 68%
Pantone
357 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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