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
474A3D
RGB
71, 74, 61
HSL
74, 10%, 26%
HSB
74, 18%, 29%
CMYK
4, 0, 18, 71
LAB
31, -3, 7
LCH
31, 8, 114
OKLCH
0.40, 0.02, 118
XYZ
6, 7, 5
LUV
31, -1, 9
HWB
74, 24%, 71%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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