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
4F4B49
RGB
79, 75, 73
HSL
20, 4%, 30%
HSB
20, 8%, 31%
CMYK
0, 5, 8, 69
LAB
32, 1, 2
LCH
32, 2, 52
OKLCH
0.42, 0.01, 49
XYZ
7, 7, 7
LUV
32, 2, 2
HWB
20, 29%, 69%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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