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
49463D
RGB
73, 70, 61
HSL
45, 9%, 26%
HSB
45, 16%, 29%
CMYK
0, 4, 16, 71
LAB
30, 0, 6
LCH
30, 6, 90
OKLCH
0.39, 0.02, 92
XYZ
6, 6, 5
LUV
30, 2, 7
HWB
45, 24%, 71%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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