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
496B69
RGB
73, 107, 105
HSL
176, 19%, 35%
HSB
176, 32%, 42%
CMYK
32, 0, 2, 58
LAB
43, -13, -3
LCH
43, 13, 193
OKLCH
0.50, 0.04, 191
XYZ
11, 13, 15
LUV
43, -16, -2
HWB
176, 29%, 58%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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