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
474535
RGB
71, 69, 53
HSL
53, 15%, 24%
HSB
53, 25%, 28%
CMYK
0, 3, 25, 72
LAB
29, -1, 10
LCH
29, 10, 98
OKLCH
0.39, 0.03, 102
XYZ
5, 6, 4
LUV
29, 2, 11
HWB
53, 21%, 72%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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