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
495643
RGB
73, 86, 67
HSL
101, 12%, 30%
HSB
101, 22%, 34%
CMYK
15, 0, 22, 66
LAB
35, -8, 9
LCH
35, 13, 132
OKLCH
0.44, 0.03, 136
XYZ
7, 8, 7
LUV
35, -6, 12
HWB
101, 26%, 66%
Pantone
357 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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