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
402B28
RGB
64, 43, 40
HSL
8, 23%, 20%
HSB
8, 38%, 25%
CMYK
0, 33, 38, 75
LAB
20, 10, 6
LCH
20, 11, 32
OKLCH
0.31, 0.03, 28
XYZ
3, 3, 2
LUV
20, 12, 4
HWB
8, 16%, 75%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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