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
402D21
RGB
64, 45, 33
HSL
23, 32%, 19%
HSB
23, 48%, 25%
CMYK
0, 30, 48, 75
LAB
20, 8, 11
LCH
20, 14, 56
OKLCH
0.32, 0.03, 53
XYZ
3, 3, 2
LUV
20, 12, 9
HWB
23, 13%, 75%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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