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
3C412A
RGB
60, 65, 42
HSL
73, 21%, 21%
HSB
73, 35%, 25%
CMYK
8, 0, 35, 75
LAB
27, -6, 13
LCH
27, 14, 113
OKLCH
0.36, 0.04, 118
XYZ
4, 5, 3
LUV
27, -2, 15
HWB
73, 16%, 75%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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