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
482E2B
RGB
72, 46, 43
HSL
6, 25%, 23%
HSB
6, 40%, 28%
CMYK
0, 36, 40, 72
LAB
22, 12, 7
LCH
22, 14, 31
OKLCH
0.33, 0.04, 27
XYZ
4, 4, 3
LUV
22, 15, 5
HWB
6, 17%, 72%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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