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
474846
RGB
71, 72, 70
HSL
90, 1%, 28%
HSB
90, 3%, 28%
CMYK
1, 0, 3, 72
LAB
30, -1, 1
LCH
30, 1, 126
OKLCH
0.40, 0.00, 129
XYZ
6, 6, 7
LUV
30, 0, 1
HWB
90, 27%, 72%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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