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
474236
RGB
71, 66, 54
HSL
42, 14%, 25%
HSB
42, 24%, 28%
CMYK
0, 7, 24, 72
LAB
28, 0, 8
LCH
28, 8, 87
OKLCH
0.38, 0.02, 88
XYZ
5, 6, 4
LUV
28, 3, 9
HWB
42, 21%, 72%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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