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
494440
RGB
73, 68, 64
HSL
27, 7%, 27%
HSB
27, 12%, 29%
CMYK
0, 7, 12, 71
LAB
29, 2, 3
LCH
29, 4, 64
OKLCH
0.39, 0.01, 61
XYZ
6, 6, 6
LUV
29, 3, 3
HWB
27, 25%, 71%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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