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
493E28
RGB
73, 62, 40
HSL
40, 29%, 22%
HSB
40, 45%, 29%
CMYK
0, 15, 45, 71
LAB
27, 2, 15
LCH
27, 16, 82
OKLCH
0.37, 0.04, 84
XYZ
5, 5, 3
LUV
27, 8, 15
HWB
40, 16%, 71%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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