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
49696A
RGB
73, 105, 106
HSL
182, 18%, 35%
HSB
182, 31%, 42%
CMYK
31, 1, 0, 58
LAB
42, -12, -5
LCH
42, 13, 201
OKLCH
0.50, 0.04, 198
XYZ
10, 13, 16
LUV
42, -15, -4
HWB
182, 29%, 58%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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