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
494844
RGB
73, 72, 68
HSL
48, 4%, 28%
HSB
48, 7%, 29%
CMYK
0, 1, 7, 71
LAB
31, 0, 3
LCH
31, 3, 95
OKLCH
0.40, 0.01, 95
XYZ
6, 6, 6
LUV
31, 1, 3
HWB
48, 27%, 71%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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