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
495F50
RGB
73, 95, 80
HSL
139, 13%, 33%
HSB
139, 23%, 37%
CMYK
23, 0, 16, 63
LAB
38, -11, 6
LCH
38, 13, 153
OKLCH
0.46, 0.04, 155
XYZ
8, 10, 9
LUV
38, -11, 9
HWB
139, 29%, 63%
Pantone
357 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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