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
493E41
RGB
73, 62, 65
HSL
344, 8%, 26%
HSB
344, 15%, 29%
CMYK
0, 15, 11, 71
LAB
27, 5, 0
LCH
27, 5, 0
OKLCH
0.38, 0.02, 360
XYZ
5, 5, 6
LUV
27, 6, -1
HWB
344, 24%, 71%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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