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
48342D
RGB
72, 52, 45
HSL
16, 23%, 23%
HSB
16, 38%, 28%
CMYK
0, 28, 37, 72
LAB
24, 8, 8
LCH
24, 12, 44
OKLCH
0.35, 0.03, 40
XYZ
4, 4, 3
LUV
24, 12, 7
HWB
16, 18%, 72%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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