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
402C20
RGB
64, 44, 32
HSL
23, 33%, 19%
HSB
23, 50%, 25%
CMYK
0, 31, 50, 75
LAB
20, 8, 12
LCH
20, 14, 55
OKLCH
0.31, 0.04, 52
XYZ
3, 3, 2
LUV
20, 12, 9
HWB
23, 13%, 75%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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