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
493531
RGB
73, 53, 49
HSL
10, 20%, 24%
HSB
10, 33%, 29%
CMYK
0, 27, 33, 71
LAB
24, 9, 6
LCH
24, 11, 35
OKLCH
0.35, 0.03, 31
XYZ
5, 4, 3
LUV
24, 12, 5
HWB
10, 19%, 71%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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