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
402C1E
RGB
64, 44, 30
HSL
25, 36%, 18%
HSB
25, 53%, 25%
CMYK
0, 31, 53, 75
LAB
20, 8, 13
LCH
20, 15, 58
OKLCH
0.31, 0.04, 56
XYZ
3, 3, 2
LUV
20, 13, 10
HWB
25, 12%, 75%
Pantone
478 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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