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
48432D
RGB
72, 67, 45
HSL
49, 23%, 23%
HSB
49, 38%, 28%
CMYK
0, 7, 37, 72
LAB
28, -1, 14
LCH
28, 14, 93
OKLCH
0.38, 0.04, 97
XYZ
5, 6, 3
LUV
28, 4, 15
HWB
49, 18%, 72%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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