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
496A6D
RGB
73, 106, 109
HSL
185, 20%, 36%
HSB
185, 33%, 43%
CMYK
33, 3, 0, 57
LAB
42, -12, -6
LCH
42, 13, 206
OKLCH
0.50, 0.04, 203
XYZ
11, 13, 16
LUV
42, -16, -6
HWB
185, 29%, 57%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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