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
4C503D
RGB
76, 80, 61
HSL
73, 13%, 28%
HSB
73, 24%, 31%
CMYK
5, 0, 24, 69
LAB
33, -5, 11
LCH
33, 12, 113
OKLCH
0.42, 0.03, 117
XYZ
7, 8, 6
LUV
33, -1, 13
HWB
73, 24%, 69%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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