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
484537
RGB
72, 69, 55
HSL
49, 13%, 25%
HSB
49, 24%, 28%
CMYK
0, 4, 24, 72
LAB
29, -1, 9
LCH
29, 9, 95
OKLCH
0.39, 0.02, 97
XYZ
5, 6, 4
LUV
29, 2, 10
HWB
49, 22%, 72%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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