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
49533D
RGB
73, 83, 61
HSL
87, 15%, 28%
HSB
87, 27%, 33%
CMYK
12, 0, 27, 67
LAB
34, -8, 12
LCH
34, 14, 123
OKLCH
0.43, 0.04, 128
XYZ
7, 8, 6
LUV
34, -5, 15
HWB
87, 24%, 67%
Pantone
357 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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