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
494D40
RGB
73, 77, 64
HSL
78, 9%, 28%
HSB
78, 17%, 30%
CMYK
5, 0, 17, 70
LAB
32, -4, 7
LCH
32, 8, 117
OKLCH
0.41, 0.02, 121
XYZ
6, 7, 6
LUV
32, -2, 9
HWB
78, 25%, 70%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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