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
496457
RGB
73, 100, 87
HSL
151, 16%, 34%
HSB
151, 27%, 39%
CMYK
27, 0, 13, 61
LAB
40, -13, 4
LCH
40, 13, 163
OKLCH
0.48, 0.04, 164
XYZ
9, 11, 11
LUV
40, -13, 7
HWB
151, 29%, 61%
Pantone
357 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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