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
496355
RGB
73, 99, 85
HSL
148, 15%, 34%
HSB
148, 26%, 39%
CMYK
26, 0, 14, 61
LAB
40, -13, 5
LCH
40, 13, 159
OKLCH
0.47, 0.04, 161
XYZ
9, 11, 10
LUV
40, -13, 8
HWB
148, 29%, 61%
Pantone
357 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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