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
494F40
RGB
73, 79, 64
HSL
84, 10%, 28%
HSB
84, 19%, 31%
CMYK
8, 0, 19, 69
LAB
33, -5, 8
LCH
33, 9, 121
OKLCH
0.42, 0.03, 125
XYZ
6, 7, 6
LUV
33, -3, 10
HWB
84, 25%, 69%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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