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
494338
RGB
73, 67, 56
HSL
39, 13%, 25%
HSB
39, 23%, 29%
CMYK
0, 8, 23, 71
LAB
29, 1, 8
LCH
29, 8, 82
OKLCH
0.39, 0.02, 83
XYZ
5, 6, 5
LUV
29, 4, 8
HWB
39, 22%, 71%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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