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
494332
RGB
73, 67, 50
HSL
44, 19%, 24%
HSB
44, 32%, 29%
CMYK
0, 8, 32, 71
LAB
29, 0, 11
LCH
29, 11, 88
OKLCH
0.38, 0.03, 91
XYZ
5, 6, 4
LUV
29, 4, 12
HWB
44, 20%, 71%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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