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
484535
RGB
72, 69, 53
HSL
51, 15%, 25%
HSB
51, 26%, 28%
CMYK
0, 4, 26, 72
LAB
29, -1, 10
LCH
29, 10, 95
OKLCH
0.39, 0.03, 99
XYZ
5, 6, 4
LUV
29, 3, 11
HWB
51, 21%, 72%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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