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
49394D
RGB
73, 57, 77
HSL
288, 15%, 26%
HSB
288, 26%, 30%
CMYK
5, 26, 0, 70
LAB
26, 10, -9
LCH
26, 14, 318
OKLCH
0.37, 0.04, 319
XYZ
6, 5, 8
LUV
26, 7, -13
HWB
288, 22%, 70%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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