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
49503B
RGB
73, 80, 59
HSL
80, 15%, 27%
HSB
80, 26%, 31%
CMYK
9, 0, 26, 69
LAB
33, -6, 11
LCH
33, 13, 118
OKLCH
0.42, 0.03, 123
XYZ
6, 7, 5
LUV
33, -3, 14
HWB
80, 23%, 69%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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