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
482E2A
RGB
72, 46, 42
HSL
8, 26%, 22%
HSB
8, 42%, 28%
CMYK
0, 36, 42, 72
LAB
22, 12, 8
LCH
22, 14, 33
OKLCH
0.33, 0.04, 29
XYZ
4, 3, 3
LUV
22, 16, 6
HWB
8, 16%, 72%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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