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
504848
RGB
80, 72, 72
HSL
0, 5%, 30%
HSB
0, 10%, 31%
CMYK
0, 10, 10, 69
LAB
31, 3, 1
LCH
31, 4, 20
OKLCH
0.41, 0.01, 18
XYZ
7, 7, 7
LUV
31, 4, 1
HWB
0, 28%, 69%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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