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
484238
RGB
72, 66, 56
HSL
38, 13%, 25%
HSB
38, 22%, 28%
CMYK
0, 8, 22, 72
LAB
28, 1, 7
LCH
28, 7, 80
OKLCH
0.38, 0.02, 81
XYZ
5, 6, 5
LUV
28, 4, 8
HWB
38, 22%, 72%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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