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
49604F
RGB
73, 96, 79
HSL
136, 14%, 33%
HSB
136, 24%, 38%
CMYK
24, 0, 18, 62
LAB
38, -12, 7
LCH
38, 14, 150
OKLCH
0.46, 0.04, 153
XYZ
8, 10, 9
LUV
38, -11, 10
HWB
136, 29%, 62%
Pantone
357 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
Similar named colors
Browse every named black on shades of black, or all families on colors.