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
496B6F
RGB
73, 107, 111
HSL
186, 21%, 36%
HSB
186, 34%, 44%
CMYK
34, 4, 0, 56
LAB
43, -12, -6
LCH
43, 13, 208
OKLCH
0.50, 0.04, 205
XYZ
11, 13, 17
LUV
43, -16, -7
HWB
186, 29%, 56%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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