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
495A49
RGB
73, 90, 73
HSL
120, 10%, 32%
HSB
120, 19%, 35%
CMYK
19, 0, 19, 65
LAB
36, -10, 8
LCH
36, 12, 142
OKLCH
0.45, 0.03, 145
XYZ
8, 9, 8
LUV
36, -8, 11
HWB
120, 29%, 65%
Pantone
357 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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