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
484F3F
RGB
72, 79, 63
HSL
86, 11%, 28%
HSB
86, 20%, 31%
CMYK
9, 0, 20, 69
LAB
33, -5, 8
LCH
33, 10, 123
OKLCH
0.42, 0.03, 127
XYZ
6, 7, 6
LUV
33, -3, 11
HWB
86, 25%, 69%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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