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
494541
RGB
73, 69, 65
HSL
30, 6%, 27%
HSB
30, 11%, 29%
CMYK
0, 5, 11, 71
LAB
30, 1, 3
LCH
30, 3, 70
OKLCH
0.39, 0.01, 68
XYZ
6, 6, 6
LUV
30, 2, 3
HWB
30, 25%, 71%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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