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
504E46
RGB
80, 78, 70
HSL
48, 7%, 29%
HSB
48, 12%, 31%
CMYK
0, 2, 12, 69
LAB
33, 0, 5
LCH
33, 5, 94
OKLCH
0.42, 0.01, 95
XYZ
7, 8, 7
LUV
33, 2, 6
HWB
48, 27%, 69%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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