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
48443B
RGB
72, 68, 59
HSL
42, 10%, 26%
HSB
42, 18%, 28%
CMYK
0, 6, 18, 72
LAB
29, 0, 6
LCH
29, 6, 86
OKLCH
0.39, 0.02, 87
XYZ
6, 6, 5
LUV
29, 3, 7
HWB
42, 23%, 72%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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