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
493F4E
RGB
73, 63, 78
HSL
280, 11%, 28%
HSB
280, 19%, 31%
CMYK
6, 19, 0, 69
LAB
28, 7, -7
LCH
28, 10, 313
OKLCH
0.38, 0.03, 314
XYZ
6, 6, 8
LUV
28, 4, -10
HWB
280, 25%, 69%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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