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
495B4B
RGB
73, 91, 75
HSL
127, 11%, 32%
HSB
127, 20%, 36%
CMYK
20, 0, 18, 64
LAB
37, -10, 7
LCH
37, 12, 145
OKLCH
0.45, 0.03, 148
XYZ
8, 9, 8
LUV
37, -9, 10
HWB
127, 29%, 64%
Pantone
357 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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