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
473B4E
RGB
71, 59, 78
HSL
278, 14%, 27%
HSB
278, 24%, 31%
CMYK
9, 24, 0, 69
LAB
27, 9, -10
LCH
27, 13, 312
OKLCH
0.37, 0.04, 313
XYZ
6, 5, 8
LUV
27, 5, -13
HWB
278, 23%, 69%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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