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
49453D
RGB
73, 69, 61
HSL
40, 9%, 26%
HSB
40, 16%, 29%
CMYK
0, 5, 16, 71
LAB
29, 1, 5
LCH
29, 6, 84
OKLCH
0.39, 0.01, 85
XYZ
6, 6, 5
LUV
29, 3, 6
HWB
40, 24%, 71%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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