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
496258
RGB
73, 98, 88
HSL
156, 15%, 34%
HSB
156, 26%, 38%
CMYK
26, 0, 10, 62
LAB
39, -11, 3
LCH
39, 12, 168
OKLCH
0.47, 0.03, 168
XYZ
9, 11, 11
LUV
39, -12, 5
HWB
156, 29%, 62%
Pantone
357 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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