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
494040
RGB
73, 64, 64
HSL
0, 7%, 27%
HSB
0, 12%, 29%
CMYK
0, 12, 12, 71
LAB
28, 4, 1
LCH
28, 4, 20
OKLCH
0.38, 0.01, 18
XYZ
6, 5, 6
LUV
28, 5, 1
HWB
0, 25%, 71%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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