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
504846
RGB
80, 72, 70
HSL
12, 7%, 29%
HSB
12, 12%, 31%
CMYK
0, 10, 12, 69
LAB
31, 3, 2
LCH
31, 4, 38
OKLCH
0.41, 0.01, 34
XYZ
7, 7, 7
LUV
31, 5, 2
HWB
12, 27%, 69%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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