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
493A3D
RGB
73, 58, 61
HSL
348, 11%, 26%
HSB
348, 21%, 29%
CMYK
0, 21, 16, 71
LAB
26, 7, 1
LCH
26, 7, 6
OKLCH
0.37, 0.02, 5
XYZ
5, 5, 5
LUV
26, 8, 0
HWB
348, 23%, 71%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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