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
496B6D
RGB
73, 107, 109
HSL
183, 20%, 36%
HSB
183, 33%, 43%
CMYK
33, 2, 0, 57
LAB
43, -12, -5
LCH
43, 13, 203
OKLCH
0.50, 0.04, 201
XYZ
11, 13, 16
LUV
43, -16, -5
HWB
183, 29%, 57%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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