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
49523D
RGB
73, 82, 61
HSL
86, 15%, 28%
HSB
86, 26%, 32%
CMYK
11, 0, 26, 68
LAB
34, -7, 11
LCH
34, 13, 122
OKLCH
0.42, 0.04, 127
XYZ
7, 8, 6
LUV
34, -4, 14
HWB
86, 24%, 68%
Pantone
357 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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