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
473F2F
RGB
71, 63, 47
HSL
40, 20%, 23%
HSB
40, 34%, 28%
CMYK
0, 11, 34, 72
LAB
27, 1, 11
LCH
27, 11, 83
OKLCH
0.37, 0.03, 84
XYZ
5, 5, 3
LUV
27, 5, 11
HWB
40, 18%, 72%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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