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
49442E
RGB
73, 68, 46
HSL
49, 23%, 23%
HSB
49, 37%, 29%
CMYK
0, 7, 37, 71
LAB
29, -1, 14
LCH
29, 14, 93
OKLCH
0.39, 0.04, 97
XYZ
5, 6, 3
LUV
29, 4, 15
HWB
49, 18%, 71%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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