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
494234
RGB
73, 66, 52
HSL
40, 17%, 25%
HSB
40, 29%, 29%
CMYK
0, 10, 29, 71
LAB
28, 1, 10
LCH
28, 10, 83
OKLCH
0.38, 0.02, 85
XYZ
5, 6, 4
LUV
28, 5, 10
HWB
40, 20%, 71%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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