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
493B35
RGB
73, 59, 53
HSL
18, 16%, 25%
HSB
18, 27%, 29%
CMYK
0, 19, 27, 71
LAB
26, 6, 6
LCH
26, 8, 48
OKLCH
0.37, 0.02, 44
XYZ
5, 5, 4
LUV
26, 8, 6
HWB
18, 21%, 71%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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