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
494A42
RGB
73, 74, 66
HSL
68, 6%, 27%
HSB
68, 11%, 29%
CMYK
1, 0, 11, 71
LAB
31, -2, 5
LCH
31, 5, 110
OKLCH
0.41, 0.01, 113
XYZ
6, 7, 6
LUV
31, 0, 6
HWB
68, 26%, 71%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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