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
484A41
RGB
72, 74, 65
HSL
73, 6%, 27%
HSB
73, 12%, 29%
CMYK
3, 0, 12, 71
LAB
31, -2, 5
LCH
31, 6, 114
OKLCH
0.40, 0.01, 117
XYZ
6, 7, 6
LUV
31, -1, 6
HWB
73, 25%, 71%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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