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
4C503A
RGB
76, 80, 58
HSL
71, 16%, 27%
HSB
71, 28%, 31%
CMYK
5, 0, 28, 69
LAB
33, -5, 12
LCH
33, 13, 111
OKLCH
0.42, 0.04, 116
XYZ
7, 8, 5
LUV
33, -1, 15
HWB
71, 23%, 69%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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