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
494336
RGB
73, 67, 54
HSL
41, 15%, 25%
HSB
41, 26%, 29%
CMYK
0, 8, 26, 71
LAB
29, 1, 9
LCH
29, 9, 85
OKLCH
0.38, 0.02, 86
XYZ
5, 6, 4
LUV
29, 4, 10
HWB
41, 21%, 71%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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