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
494239
RGB
73, 66, 57
HSL
34, 12%, 25%
HSB
34, 22%, 29%
CMYK
0, 10, 22, 71
LAB
28, 2, 7
LCH
28, 7, 75
OKLCH
0.38, 0.02, 74
XYZ
5, 6, 5
LUV
28, 4, 7
HWB
34, 22%, 71%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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