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
49372E
RGB
73, 55, 46
HSL
20, 23%, 23%
HSB
20, 37%, 29%
CMYK
0, 25, 37, 71
LAB
25, 7, 9
LCH
25, 11, 51
OKLCH
0.35, 0.03, 48
XYZ
5, 4, 3
LUV
25, 11, 8
HWB
20, 18%, 71%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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