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
484841
RGB
72, 72, 65
HSL
60, 5%, 27%
HSB
60, 10%, 28%
CMYK
0, 0, 10, 72
LAB
30, -1, 4
LCH
30, 4, 105
OKLCH
0.40, 0.01, 107
XYZ
6, 6, 6
LUV
30, 0, 5
HWB
60, 25%, 72%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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