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
493F2D
RGB
73, 63, 45
HSL
39, 24%, 23%
HSB
39, 38%, 29%
CMYK
0, 14, 38, 71
LAB
27, 2, 13
LCH
27, 13, 80
OKLCH
0.37, 0.03, 82
XYZ
5, 5, 3
LUV
27, 7, 13
HWB
39, 18%, 71%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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