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
49342C
RGB
73, 52, 44
HSL
17, 25%, 23%
HSB
17, 40%, 29%
CMYK
0, 29, 40, 71
LAB
24, 9, 9
LCH
24, 13, 46
OKLCH
0.35, 0.03, 42
XYZ
4, 4, 3
LUV
24, 13, 8
HWB
17, 17%, 71%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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