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
49404E
RGB
73, 64, 78
HSL
279, 10%, 28%
HSB
279, 18%, 31%
CMYK
6, 18, 0, 69
LAB
28, 6, -7
LCH
28, 9, 312
OKLCH
0.39, 0.03, 314
XYZ
6, 6, 8
LUV
28, 4, -9
HWB
279, 25%, 69%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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