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
49533C
RGB
73, 83, 60
HSL
86, 16%, 28%
HSB
86, 28%, 33%
CMYK
12, 0, 28, 67
LAB
34, -8, 12
LCH
34, 14, 122
OKLCH
0.43, 0.04, 127
XYZ
7, 8, 5
LUV
34, -5, 15
HWB
86, 24%, 67%
Pantone
357 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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