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
495C4C
RGB
73, 92, 76
HSL
129, 12%, 32%
HSB
129, 21%, 36%
CMYK
21, 0, 17, 64
LAB
37, -10, 7
LCH
37, 12, 147
OKLCH
0.45, 0.03, 149
XYZ
8, 10, 8
LUV
37, -9, 10
HWB
129, 29%, 64%
Pantone
357 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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