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
402A1F
RGB
64, 42, 31
HSL
20, 35%, 19%
HSB
20, 52%, 25%
CMYK
0, 34, 52, 75
LAB
20, 9, 12
LCH
20, 15, 51
OKLCH
0.31, 0.04, 47
XYZ
3, 3, 2
LUV
20, 13, 9
HWB
20, 12%, 75%
Pantone
478 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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