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
402B2E
RGB
64, 43, 46
HSL
351, 20%, 21%
HSB
351, 33%, 25%
CMYK
0, 33, 28, 75
LAB
20, 10, 2
LCH
20, 11, 12
OKLCH
0.32, 0.03, 10
XYZ
3, 3, 3
LUV
20, 11, 1
HWB
351, 17%, 75%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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