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
402D1C
RGB
64, 45, 28
HSL
28, 39%, 18%
HSB
28, 56%, 25%
CMYK
0, 30, 56, 75
LAB
20, 7, 15
LCH
20, 16, 64
OKLCH
0.31, 0.04, 62
XYZ
3, 3, 2
LUV
20, 12, 12
HWB
28, 11%, 75%
Pantone
478 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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