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
494C36
RGB
73, 76, 54
HSL
68, 17%, 25%
HSB
68, 29%, 30%
CMYK
4, 0, 29, 70
LAB
32, -4, 13
LCH
32, 13, 109
OKLCH
0.41, 0.04, 114
XYZ
6, 7, 4
LUV
32, -1, 15
HWB
68, 21%, 70%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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