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
49404C
RGB
73, 64, 76
HSL
285, 9%, 27%
HSB
285, 16%, 30%
CMYK
4, 16, 0, 70
LAB
28, 6, -6
LCH
28, 8, 316
OKLCH
0.39, 0.02, 318
XYZ
6, 6, 8
LUV
28, 4, -8
HWB
285, 25%, 70%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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