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
484131
RGB
72, 65, 49
HSL
42, 19%, 24%
HSB
42, 32%, 28%
CMYK
0, 10, 32, 72
LAB
28, 1, 11
LCH
28, 11, 85
OKLCH
0.38, 0.03, 87
XYZ
5, 5, 4
LUV
28, 5, 11
HWB
42, 19%, 72%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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