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
495441
RGB
73, 84, 65
HSL
95, 13%, 29%
HSB
95, 23%, 33%
CMYK
13, 0, 23, 67
LAB
34, -8, 10
LCH
34, 12, 128
OKLCH
0.43, 0.03, 132
XYZ
7, 8, 6
LUV
34, -5, 12
HWB
95, 25%, 67%
Pantone
357 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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