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
483E2F
RGB
72, 62, 47
HSL
36, 21%, 23%
HSB
36, 35%, 28%
CMYK
0, 14, 35, 72
LAB
27, 3, 11
LCH
27, 11, 77
OKLCH
0.37, 0.03, 78
XYZ
5, 5, 3
LUV
27, 7, 11
HWB
36, 18%, 72%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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