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
495B48
RGB
73, 91, 72
HSL
117, 12%, 32%
HSB
117, 21%, 36%
CMYK
20, 0, 21, 64
LAB
37, -10, 9
LCH
37, 13, 140
OKLCH
0.45, 0.04, 144
XYZ
8, 9, 8
LUV
37, -9, 12
HWB
117, 28%, 64%
Pantone
357 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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