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
493E4F
RGB
73, 62, 79
HSL
279, 12%, 28%
HSB
279, 22%, 31%
CMYK
8, 22, 0, 69
LAB
28, 8, -8
LCH
28, 11, 312
OKLCH
0.38, 0.03, 314
XYZ
6, 5, 8
LUV
28, 5, -11
HWB
279, 24%, 69%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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