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
495A46
RGB
73, 90, 70
HSL
111, 13%, 31%
HSB
111, 22%, 35%
CMYK
19, 0, 22, 65
LAB
36, -10, 9
LCH
36, 14, 137
OKLCH
0.45, 0.04, 141
XYZ
8, 9, 7
LUV
36, -8, 13
HWB
111, 27%, 65%
Pantone
357 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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