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
496972
RGB
73, 105, 114
HSL
193, 22%, 37%
HSB
193, 36%, 45%
CMYK
36, 8, 0, 55
LAB
42, -10, -9
LCH
42, 14, 221
OKLCH
0.50, 0.04, 217
XYZ
11, 13, 18
LUV
42, -15, -11
HWB
193, 29%, 55%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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