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
496254
RGB
73, 98, 84
HSL
146, 15%, 34%
HSB
146, 26%, 38%
CMYK
26, 0, 14, 62
LAB
39, -12, 5
LCH
39, 13, 158
OKLCH
0.47, 0.04, 160
XYZ
9, 11, 10
LUV
39, -12, 8
HWB
146, 29%, 62%
Pantone
357 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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