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
494D36
RGB
73, 77, 54
HSL
70, 18%, 26%
HSB
70, 30%, 30%
CMYK
5, 0, 30, 70
LAB
32, -5, 13
LCH
32, 14, 111
OKLCH
0.41, 0.04, 116
XYZ
6, 7, 5
LUV
32, -1, 15
HWB
70, 21%, 70%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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