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
494047
RGB
73, 64, 71
HSL
313, 7%, 27%
HSB
313, 12%, 29%
CMYK
0, 12, 3, 71
LAB
28, 5, -3
LCH
28, 6, 331
OKLCH
0.38, 0.02, 333
XYZ
6, 6, 7
LUV
28, 4, -4
HWB
313, 25%, 71%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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