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
4B5949
RGB
75, 89, 73
HSL
112, 10%, 32%
HSB
112, 18%, 35%
CMYK
16, 0, 18, 65
LAB
36, -8, 7
LCH
36, 11, 138
OKLCH
0.45, 0.03, 142
XYZ
8, 9, 8
LUV
36, -7, 10
HWB
112, 29%, 65%
Pantone
357 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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