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
493E48
RGB
73, 62, 72
HSL
305, 8%, 26%
HSB
305, 15%, 29%
CMYK
0, 15, 1, 71
LAB
28, 6, -4
LCH
28, 8, 327
OKLCH
0.38, 0.02, 329
XYZ
6, 5, 7
LUV
28, 5, -6
HWB
305, 24%, 71%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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