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
4B4848
RGB
75, 72, 72
HSL
0, 2%, 29%
HSB
0, 4%, 29%
CMYK
0, 4, 4, 71
LAB
31, 1, 0
LCH
31, 1, 20
OKLCH
0.40, 0.00, 17
XYZ
6, 7, 7
LUV
31, 2, 0
HWB
0, 28%, 71%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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