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
49442B
RGB
73, 68, 43
HSL
50, 26%, 23%
HSB
50, 41%, 29%
CMYK
0, 7, 41, 71
LAB
29, -1, 16
LCH
29, 16, 94
OKLCH
0.38, 0.04, 98
XYZ
5, 6, 3
LUV
29, 4, 17
HWB
50, 17%, 71%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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