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
484045
RGB
72, 64, 69
HSL
323, 6%, 27%
HSB
323, 11%, 28%
CMYK
0, 11, 4, 72
LAB
28, 4, -2
LCH
28, 5, 338
OKLCH
0.38, 0.01, 340
XYZ
6, 5, 6
LUV
28, 4, -3
HWB
323, 25%, 72%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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