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
49392F
RGB
73, 57, 47
HSL
23, 22%, 24%
HSB
23, 36%, 29%
CMYK
0, 22, 36, 71
LAB
26, 6, 9
LCH
26, 11, 56
OKLCH
0.36, 0.03, 54
XYZ
5, 5, 3
LUV
26, 10, 8
HWB
23, 18%, 71%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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