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
494A34
RGB
73, 74, 52
HSL
63, 17%, 25%
HSB
63, 30%, 29%
CMYK
1, 0, 30, 71
LAB
31, -4, 13
LCH
31, 14, 105
OKLCH
0.40, 0.03, 110
XYZ
6, 7, 4
LUV
31, 0, 15
HWB
63, 20%, 71%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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