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
493D2F
RGB
73, 61, 47
HSL
32, 22%, 24%
HSB
32, 36%, 29%
CMYK
0, 16, 36, 71
LAB
27, 4, 11
LCH
27, 11, 71
OKLCH
0.37, 0.03, 71
XYZ
5, 5, 3
LUV
27, 8, 11
HWB
32, 18%, 71%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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