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
474B39
RGB
71, 75, 57
HSL
73, 14%, 26%
HSB
73, 24%, 29%
CMYK
5, 0, 24, 71
LAB
31, -4, 10
LCH
31, 11, 113
OKLCH
0.40, 0.03, 118
XYZ
6, 7, 5
LUV
31, -1, 12
HWB
73, 22%, 71%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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