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
49403B
RGB
73, 64, 59
HSL
21, 11%, 26%
HSB
21, 19%, 29%
CMYK
0, 12, 19, 71
LAB
28, 3, 5
LCH
28, 6, 54
OKLCH
0.38, 0.02, 51
XYZ
5, 5, 5
LUV
28, 5, 5
HWB
21, 23%, 71%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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