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
494147
RGB
73, 65, 71
HSL
315, 6%, 27%
HSB
315, 11%, 29%
CMYK
0, 11, 3, 71
LAB
29, 4, -2
LCH
29, 5, 332
OKLCH
0.39, 0.01, 335
XYZ
6, 6, 7
LUV
29, 4, -3
HWB
315, 25%, 71%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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