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
493537
RGB
73, 53, 55
HSL
354, 16%, 25%
HSB
354, 27%, 29%
CMYK
0, 27, 25, 71
LAB
25, 10, 2
LCH
25, 10, 14
OKLCH
0.35, 0.03, 12
XYZ
5, 4, 4
LUV
25, 11, 1
HWB
354, 21%, 71%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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