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
49402A
RGB
73, 64, 42
HSL
43, 27%, 23%
HSB
43, 42%, 29%
CMYK
0, 12, 42, 71
LAB
28, 1, 15
LCH
28, 15, 85
OKLCH
0.37, 0.04, 88
XYZ
5, 5, 3
LUV
28, 7, 15
HWB
43, 16%, 71%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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