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
474A40
RGB
71, 74, 64
HSL
78, 7%, 27%
HSB
78, 14%, 29%
CMYK
4, 0, 14, 71
LAB
31, -3, 6
LCH
31, 6, 117
OKLCH
0.40, 0.02, 121
XYZ
6, 7, 6
LUV
31, -1, 7
HWB
78, 25%, 71%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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