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
496971
RGB
73, 105, 113
HSL
192, 22%, 36%
HSB
192, 35%, 44%
CMYK
35, 7, 0, 56
LAB
42, -10, -8
LCH
42, 13, 219
OKLCH
0.50, 0.04, 215
XYZ
11, 13, 18
LUV
42, -15, -10
HWB
192, 29%, 56%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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