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
495D4A
RGB
73, 93, 74
HSL
123, 12%, 33%
HSB
123, 22%, 36%
CMYK
22, 0, 20, 64
LAB
37, -11, 8
LCH
37, 14, 143
OKLCH
0.46, 0.04, 146
XYZ
8, 10, 8
LUV
37, -10, 12
HWB
123, 29%, 64%
Pantone
357 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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