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
494138
RGB
73, 65, 56
HSL
32, 13%, 25%
HSB
32, 23%, 29%
CMYK
0, 11, 23, 71
LAB
28, 2, 7
LCH
28, 7, 72
OKLCH
0.38, 0.02, 71
XYZ
5, 5, 5
LUV
28, 5, 7
HWB
32, 22%, 71%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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