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
49686C
RGB
73, 104, 108
HSL
187, 19%, 35%
HSB
187, 32%, 42%
CMYK
32, 4, 0, 58
LAB
42, -11, -6
LCH
42, 12, 209
OKLCH
0.49, 0.04, 206
XYZ
10, 12, 16
LUV
42, -15, -6
HWB
187, 29%, 58%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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