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
474041
RGB
71, 64, 65
HSL
351, 5%, 26%
HSB
351, 10%, 28%
CMYK
0, 10, 8, 72
LAB
28, 3, 1
LCH
28, 3, 9
OKLCH
0.38, 0.01, 8
XYZ
5, 5, 6
LUV
28, 4, 0
HWB
351, 25%, 72%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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