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
493E35
RGB
73, 62, 53
HSL
27, 16%, 25%
HSB
27, 27%, 29%
CMYK
0, 15, 27, 71
LAB
27, 4, 7
LCH
27, 8, 63
OKLCH
0.37, 0.02, 61
XYZ
5, 5, 4
LUV
27, 7, 7
HWB
27, 21%, 71%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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