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
48402E
RGB
72, 64, 46
HSL
42, 22%, 23%
HSB
42, 36%, 28%
CMYK
0, 11, 36, 72
LAB
28, 1, 12
LCH
28, 12, 85
OKLCH
0.37, 0.03, 87
XYZ
5, 5, 3
LUV
28, 6, 13
HWB
42, 18%, 72%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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