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
48463B
RGB
72, 70, 59
HSL
51, 10%, 26%
HSB
51, 18%, 28%
CMYK
0, 3, 18, 72
LAB
30, -1, 7
LCH
30, 7, 96
OKLCH
0.39, 0.02, 99
XYZ
6, 6, 5
LUV
30, 2, 8
HWB
51, 23%, 72%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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