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
494A37
RGB
73, 74, 55
HSL
63, 15%, 25%
HSB
63, 26%, 29%
CMYK
1, 0, 26, 71
LAB
31, -3, 11
LCH
31, 12, 106
OKLCH
0.40, 0.03, 110
XYZ
6, 7, 5
LUV
31, 0, 13
HWB
63, 22%, 71%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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