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
473D4D
RGB
71, 61, 77
HSL
278, 12%, 27%
HSB
278, 21%, 30%
CMYK
8, 21, 0, 70
LAB
27, 7, -8
LCH
27, 11, 311
OKLCH
0.38, 0.03, 313
XYZ
6, 5, 8
LUV
27, 4, -11
HWB
278, 24%, 70%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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