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
402826
RGB
64, 40, 38
HSL
5, 25%, 20%
HSB
5, 41%, 25%
CMYK
0, 38, 41, 75
LAB
19, 11, 6
LCH
19, 13, 28
OKLCH
0.31, 0.04, 25
XYZ
3, 3, 2
LUV
19, 14, 4
HWB
5, 15%, 75%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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