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
494F3E
RGB
73, 79, 62
HSL
81, 12%, 28%
HSB
81, 22%, 31%
CMYK
8, 0, 22, 69
LAB
33, -5, 9
LCH
33, 11, 119
OKLCH
0.42, 0.03, 123
XYZ
6, 7, 6
LUV
33, -3, 11
HWB
81, 24%, 69%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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