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
494535
RGB
73, 69, 53
HSL
48, 16%, 25%
HSB
48, 27%, 29%
CMYK
0, 5, 27, 71
LAB
29, -1, 10
LCH
29, 10, 93
OKLCH
0.39, 0.03, 96
XYZ
6, 6, 4
LUV
29, 3, 11
HWB
48, 21%, 71%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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