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
402822
RGB
64, 40, 34
HSL
12, 31%, 19%
HSB
12, 47%, 25%
CMYK
0, 38, 47, 75
LAB
19, 11, 9
LCH
19, 14, 39
OKLCH
0.30, 0.04, 35
XYZ
3, 3, 2
LUV
19, 14, 6
HWB
12, 13%, 75%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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