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
48322D
RGB
72, 50, 45
HSL
11, 23%, 23%
HSB
11, 38%, 28%
CMYK
0, 31, 37, 72
LAB
23, 10, 7
LCH
23, 12, 37
OKLCH
0.34, 0.03, 33
XYZ
4, 4, 3
LUV
23, 13, 6
HWB
11, 18%, 72%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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