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
49392D
RGB
73, 57, 45
HSL
26, 24%, 23%
HSB
26, 38%, 29%
CMYK
0, 22, 38, 71
LAB
25, 6, 10
LCH
25, 12, 61
OKLCH
0.36, 0.03, 58
XYZ
5, 5, 3
LUV
25, 10, 10
HWB
26, 18%, 71%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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