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
49503F
RGB
73, 80, 63
HSL
85, 12%, 28%
HSB
85, 21%, 31%
CMYK
9, 0, 21, 69
LAB
33, -6, 9
LCH
33, 11, 122
OKLCH
0.42, 0.03, 126
XYZ
7, 8, 6
LUV
33, -3, 11
HWB
85, 25%, 69%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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