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
494036
RGB
73, 64, 54
HSL
32, 15%, 25%
HSB
32, 26%, 29%
CMYK
0, 12, 26, 71
LAB
28, 3, 8
LCH
28, 8, 71
OKLCH
0.38, 0.02, 70
XYZ
5, 5, 4
LUV
28, 6, 8
HWB
32, 21%, 71%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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