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
49685F
RGB
73, 104, 95
HSL
163, 18%, 35%
HSB
163, 30%, 41%
CMYK
30, 0, 9, 59
LAB
41, -13, 1
LCH
41, 13, 175
OKLCH
0.49, 0.04, 175
XYZ
10, 12, 13
LUV
41, -15, 4
HWB
163, 29%, 59%
Pantone
357 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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